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BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

 

TITLE: English Teacher 

Location: Bellingham High School

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in English and the ability to problem solve in a wide variety of settings. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and administers English curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
2.  Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
3.  Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
4. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.
5. Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and attendance as required.
6. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
7. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and administers standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing requirements. 
8. Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
9. Assume responsibility for related duties that may be assigned by the building principal.
10. Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

 

SKILLS/ABILITY:

1.    Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level or discipline preferred.

 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

1. MA DESE English Licensure 5-12 Required.
2. Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 
3. Master’s degree preferred.  

 

SALARY: Per BTA Contract

 

CLASSIFICATION: BTA

 

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

 

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students

 

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.