Job description:
The Met, founded by the non-profit Big Picture Learning, began in 1996 as a groundbreaking new school with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, high standards and strong family engagement. With more than 20 years under our belt, the Met has expanded to a network of six small high schools throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, become responsible citizens and life-long learners. Met milestones include internships, individual learning plans, advisories, and a breakthrough college transition program.
Position: School Coordinator
Reports to: Building Principal and School Coordinator Team Lead
Employment Status: Full-time, Permanent, 10-month position (193 days)
Starting Salary: $34,991 - $37,828 per year (depending on experience), plus benefits
Start Date: February 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Overview: The School Coordinator is an entrepreneurial and creative role that requires the applicant to have a passion for working with students, be willing to learn on the job and to support the culture of Real World Learning within his/her small school. The School Coordinator will be responsible for managing their schedule and time efficiently, communicate (written and verbally) in all aspects of their work with the staff, and work on selected Met projects, assignments and data entry around the Learning Through Internships (LTI) program. The role supports a fast-moving thinker who acts with enthusiasm, optimism and has a direct, assertive style. This person must be a team player who knows how to take initiative. The School Coordinator will communicate frequently on behalf of the principal and will coordinate work efforts with the school staff and the community at large. The School Coordinator must be extremely detail-oriented, a positive presence, a strong and effective communicator, highly organized, have the ability to multitask and be skilled in computer programs such as MS Office and Google docs (publishing, spreadsheets, etc).
The School Coordinator position encompasses two working modes: clerical and managerial.
Major Responsibilities Include:
Facility / Welcome Desk
- Welcome all guests with friendliness and professionalism
- Reinforce Visitor/Security Policy – make sure all students and visitors sign-in
- Maintain order and beauty in the upstairs and downstairs commons, as well as front desk; in charge of decorations and posters, as well as daily walk-through
- Input maintenance requests
- Maintain copier and copier supplies
- Maintain and organize supply closet(s)
- Create and coordinate all visitor schedules
- Order and distribute supplies for all small school staff
- Order/purchase awards, gifts, decorations, and other special supplies
- Keep school supplies organized and accessible on an ongoing basis
- Assists with guest speakers and supports audio visual equipment when needed
Manage Data
- Manage PowerSchool data input for attendance, changes of address, breakfast/lunch etc.
- Coordinate RWL Data on/from call request process. Serve as an expert for staff in the program for the school
- Collect and file transcripts, narratives, student forms, progress reports, etc
- Manages and updates accurate LTI/BCI database (ImBlaze)
- Creates and manages exhibition schedule, parent translation, and Surveyworks completion
- Support staff in collecting, organizing, and tracking LTI/project data
- Track and organize incident reports
- Track, organize and distribute attendance; work with the social worker to send truancy letters
- Organize and distribute attendance/truancy letters
- Supports collection of all end of year data collection including but not limited to summer opportunities, DIBS, mentor surveys, and Chromebook data
Promote Internships / Opportunities
- Create themed displays to communicate and promote opportunities
- Coordinate events to connect students with opportunities
- Coordinate all internship materials/tools for staff distribution, especially for setup and exit meetings
- Coordinate ongoing small group sessions with students to connect to internship and summer opportunities.
- Get advisors and students connected quickly to ongoing opportunities that are posted to the Met community
- Research and promote opportunities discovered from outside sources on an ongoing basis
- Organize and promote summer opportunities and create digital and print resources for advisories. (Update weekly in the spring)
- Help create an internship “buzz” in the school – promote internships through a theme, use assemblies & visuals as venues to recognize internship progress.
Communication
- Be the point person and share information between the small school and the transportation office, technology helpdesk, building facilities office and the school’s safety team.
- Attend weekly School Coordinator meetings, weekly small school check-ins, weekly small school staff meetings, and other meetings as needed. Report out from these meetings as appropriate to other teams and individuals.
- Organize and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
- Manage the Global Connect group call system and place calls using this system
- Make weekly mentor phone calls
Assist the Principal
- Create and manage organizational systems that sustain the principal in their daily work and that helps them remain updated
- Manage the principal calendar in terms of parent meetings, staff birthdays, and other important dates
- Meet weekly to review priorities and take on duties that the principal needs help with.
- Anticipate ongoing principal needs
- Other duties as assigned by the principal, data manager, and/or lead of the school coordinator team.
Plan Events
- Plan small school events, such as parent night and orientation events
- Create certificates/awards
- Create and coordinate agendas for school events
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. A background check is required for this position.
Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center (The Met) provided the following inclusive hiring information:
Women-led organization
Disability accommodations
Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
Age-inclusive
Diversity and inclusion training or programs
Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
