Long Term Substitute - English Language Learner (ELL Tutor) - up to 19.5 hours/week

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: Long Term Sub - ELL Tutor (up to 19.5 hours/week)

March 23, 2026 - until end of 2025/2026 School Year

Stallbrook Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide individual, small group tutoring and/or classroom support in a sheltered immersion model to students who have been designated as English Language Learners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 of El students as described under performance responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage student programs under the supervision of a certified staff member.
• Proficient in English and Spanish or Portuguese
• Dependable

SKILLS/ABILITY:

• Experience working in a classroom.
• Experience/training working with English Learners.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 of El students as described under performance responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage student programs under the supervision of a certified staff member.
• Proficient in English and Spanish or Portuguese
• Dependable

SALARY: $30/hour

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Union

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 and/or ELE Director

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.