INTERNAL POSTING

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: TEACHERS TO ATTEND AFTER-SCHOOL CAREER PATHWAYS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETINGS

POSITION SUMMARY:

Bellingham High School is seeking 3 enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join the After-School Career Pathways Community of Practice Committee. This stipend position offers a unique opportunity to engage in collaborative, after-school meetings focused on the DESE Innovation Pathways Program, which provides students with career-oriented educational experiences aligned with real-world opportunities in high-demand industries. Committee members will work closely with educators, industry partners, and community stakeholders to enhance and support the development of career pathways and post-graduation success for Bellingham students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participation in Community of Practice Meetings: Actively attend and contribute to after-school meetings focused on the DESE Innovation Pathways Program, where key topics such as career exploration, internships, industry partnerships, and curriculum development will be discussed.
2. Collaboration with Educators and Industry Leaders: Work alongside teachers, administrators, local business leaders, and community organizations to align career pathway opportunities with the needs of students.
3. Program Planning and Support: Provide input on the structure and content of career-focused learning opportunities, ensuring they reflect industry trends and support students' long-term career goals.
4. Tracking and Reporting: Collaborate with school leadership to monitor the progress of students involved in career pathways and provide input for reporting to DESE and other stakeholders.
5. Promote the Innovation Pathways Program: Advocate for the program within the school community and beyond, promoting its benefits and raising awareness about opportunities for student involvement
6. Adheres to the adopted policies and procedures of the Bellingham School Committee.

SKILLS/ABILITY:

1. Experience in program evaluation procedures.
2. Ability to get along with one’s colleagues, the public, as well as the ability to interact with all age levels.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Current teacher at Bellingham High School

SALARY: $33 per hour for 3 hour long events, funded by the FY25 FC419 IP Grant, subject to grant funding - Stipend is based on hours of completed committee work

REPORTS TO: Bellingham High School 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.