INTERNAL POSTINGBELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLSBELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTSTITLE: DISTRICT LITERACY LEADERSHIP TEAM (DLLT)POSITION SUMMARY:Implementation and monitoring of the K-5 ELACurriculumThe purpose of the District Literacy Leadership Team (DLLT) is to plan for the support of the new K-5 Wonders curriculum and instructional practices, continue with professional development support, and monitor progress toward intended results.REPRESENTATION SOUGHT:
- Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Memorial School Principal or Assistant Principal
- Elementary School Principal or Assistant Principal
- Literacy Specialists
- 6 Classroom Teachers (one from each grade)
- 3 Special Education Teachers (1 from each school)
- 1 ESL Teacher
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engage in tasks associated with identified scope of work: * Use core, supplemental, and intervention literacy curricula in a multi-tiered instructional model at each grade level effectively and strategically * Collaborate through shared knowledge, skills, language and collaboration among teachers based on the essential components of literacy and evidence-based instructional practices
- Serves as a liason to colleagues regarding informational practices
- Represent other teachers in the process
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR COMMITMENT:
- One monthly meeting over the course of the school year - during the school day - release time/subs provided
- Willingness to complete work in between meeting dates as described above
SALARY: Per hour stipend at the BTA contracted rate (for any out of school time work)REPORTS TO: Assistant SuperintendentOUR 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.