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BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: BEFORE/AFTER-SCHOOL EL ELA MCAS PREP TEACHER - GR 8-12

POSITION SUMMARY:

This program is designed to help increase the confidence and achievement of EL students participating in ELA MCAS. This after school program will provide students with opportunities to engage in text at their instructional level, working up to higher levels of difficulty, with specific instruction around unpacking the language in the text in order to understand. Students will learn test taking strategies and how to respond to reading in writing using the Writing with Colors scaffolded strategy for text-based essays. All materials will be provided by the EL Director.

Snacks are provided for student participants.

DATES OF PROGRAM: Winter Session January 6 - March 7 (8 weeks)

                                 2 days per week, choice of flexible days of the week - 1 hour of prep is

                                 provided for every 2 hours of instruction

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Use instructional strategies that are culturally and linguistically sustaining, honoring students assets, prior knowledge, and full linguistic repertoire
2. Follow scope and sequence of ELA practice items to read and unpack together
3. Select appropriate hands-on activities and/or games for the latter part of the sessions in order to continue to build listening and speaking skills as well as a sense of community
4. Differentiate instruction for EL students of various proficiency levels
5. Supervise students at arrival and dismissal
6. Document learning experiences on template within google folder of ELA MCAS resources and scope and sequence provided by the EL Director
7. Share student experience summary/photos with families
8. Follow all applicable school rules

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. MA Educator Licensure and SEI Endorsement and/or ESL Licensure 
2. Current Member of Bellingham Public Schools faculty preferred

SALARY: $33 per hour

REPORTS TO: EL Director

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.