Bellingham Public Schools Language Ambassador
Bellingham Public Schools Language Ambassador
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INTERNAL POSTING
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM MASSACHUSETTS
TITLE: BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS LANGUAGE AMBASSADOR
POSITION SUMMARY:
Language ambassadors serve as a bridge/broker for the school and families who speak other languages by providing valuable language and cultural support to assist families in participating in our school community. Language ambassadors are tier 1 interpreters who may assist in informal spontaneous communications and sight translations to break down barriers and open opportunities for family involvement in our schools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete language ambassador training on DESEs website 90 minutes)
- Send certificate of completion to Brittany Wright EL Director to file
- Check email for optional opportunities to participate in informal translation or interpretation
- Follow all applicable school rules
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a current member of the Bellingham Public Schools staff/faculty
SALARY: $33 per hour
REPORTS TO: EL Director
OUR MISSION:
The Bellingham Public School Districts enrollment is approximately 1930 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 47 and Bellingham High School (grades 812 and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 712 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 wellbeing and enhancing technology use and implementation.
Employment Type
Hourly
