INTERNAL POSTING

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: SEL Team Members - 4 members at Stall Brook; 4 members at Di Pietro; 2 members at Memorial School (1 grade 4 and 1 grade 5)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Goal One: To develop and consistently implement sound, research-based instructional practices with all students at all times as measured through formal and informal observations.

Goal Two: Increase student achievement to college and career proficiency standards by analyzing student data using consistent protocols and established timelines to determine a focus of instruction for each student.

Goal Three: Promote student achievement by establishing a comprehensive collaborative learning environment focused on student instruction, professional dialog, and parent partnership.

Overall goal for this work: Build our capacity to provide high-quality support services for all students, while building our students' engagement in SEL skill-building activities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work collaboratively with the members of the school-based SEL Team on the following:

1. Implement SEL Curriculum

2. Support colleagues on implementing SEL Curriculum
3. Identify and promote PD opportunities featuring SEL content throughout the school

4. Support the implementation of school-wide assessments, including assisting with scoring and analyzing data

5. Attend and actively participate in building-based SEL meetings, up to 10 hours outside if the school day, and district-provided sel/PBIS professional development sessions

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Regular and/or special education Massachusetts certified teacher, school adjustment counselor, school psychologists, or equivalent professional staff

2. Able to attend SEL meetings at least monthly, outside of the school day

SALARY: $1000 Stipend (payable 40% in November and 60% in May/June)

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent and Building Principal

OUR MISSION:

The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees.  The district is split into the following building grade levels: DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools. 

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan.  Our goal is to always reach for our vision:  The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated.  We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.