Unpaid Student Intern - Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Initiative

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) is charged with the responsibility of ensuring improved teaching and learning in all of the Commonwealth's public schools. ESE is accepting applications for an unpaid student intern in the Office of Expanded Learning Time (ELT), Pilot, and Readiness. The intern will work primarily with the following two school redesign initiatives:

• The Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Initiative in Massachusetts is redesigning schools to offer children new learning and enrichment opportunities made possible because of an expanded school schedule. With state resources, participating schools are expanding school time by at least 300 hours per year to improve student outcomes in core academic subjects, broaden enrichment opportunities, and improve instruction by adding more planning and professional development time for teachers. The vision behind the ELT Initiative is to reshape the American school calendar to provide all students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for full engagement and participation in the economic and civic life of our 21st century global society.
• The Readiness Advantage and Alliance Schools Initiative in Massachusetts promotes innovative in-district schools for all Massachusetts students and families. Readiness Advantage and Alliance Schools can be established as new schools or as conversions of existing schools. These schools will operate under the terms of a performance contract and an innovation plan approved by the local school committee, which details the areas of autonomy and flexibility the school will feature.

Reporting to the Office Administrator or his/her designee, the intern will assist staff members in a variety of areas including: preparation for and contribution to ELT school site visits; preliminary review and analysis of initial plans related to the Readiness Schools initiative for final review and approval by Office staff, and assistance in other aspects of these school redesign initiatives.

All student internship candidates must be enrolled in a full time academic program or institution.

For detailed information regarding the mission and services of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, please visit our web site:
http://www.doe.mass.edu

Interested internship candidates should submit a cover letter and resume preferably in Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader compatible formats (.doc, .txt, .rtf, .pdf). The cover letter should articulate the amount of time (e.g., 1 day a week for 4 months) the intern expects to be able to commit to this internship. Please indicate posting ID # ELT1109 in the subject line of your e-mail. E-mail cover letter and resume to: HRINT@doe.mass.edu or mail cover letter and resume to: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Human Resources, 75 Pleasant St., Malden, MA 02148.

The deadline for eligible applicants is December 15, 2009.

The Department of Elementary & Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Diversity Officer:
Ms. Valian Norris (781) 338-6105