Title I Reading/ELA Tutor – Anticipated Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

Title I Reading/ELA Tutor – Anticipated 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 80 Harpin Street, Bellingham, MA 02019 BELLINGHAM

PUBLIC SCHOOLS BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS ANTICIPATED OPENINGS TITLE

Title I Reading/English Language Arts Tutor Anticipated openings at Stall Brook Elementary School and Bellingham Memorial School for the 2025-2026 school year (total number of tutors TBD based on available grant funding) 19.5 hours per week, subject to grant funding (number of weeks TBD based on available grant funding) One-year only positions – Funding through the 2025-2026 Title I Grant

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide small group, in-class and out-of-class instruction in

Reading/English Language Arts DUTIES:

1. Assess, document and instruct students according the diagnosed needs in English Language Arts and Reading 2. Instruct students in ELA/Reading content, strategies and skills 3. Document student progress toward improving their MCAS performance 4. Administer Reading assessments 5. Attend Title I staff meetings and Title I parent meetings/workshops as necessary 6. Responsible for creating progress reports, helping with student assessments, maintaining student records, and assisting the Title I Reading/ELA Lead Teacher as needed 7. Evaluate and suggest appropriate materials/programs/apps needed for the Title I school-wide program 8. Incorporate available technology (such as Ipads) in tutoring sessions and be responsible for the upkeep and safety of that technology

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience teaching Reading or English at K-6 level in accordance with the MA Curriculum Frameworks preferred 2. Understanding of or experience using rubrics and standards-based units of instruction preferred 3. Experience with

BAS, DRA2, DIAL

IV and DIBELS preferred 4. Completed at least two years of study at an institute of higher education, obtained at least an associate degree, or meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction in Reading or Reading and Writing readiness

SALARY:

$30 per hour up to 19.5 hours per week (number of weeks TBD by available grant funding)

REPORTS TO

Lead Title I Teacher 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.