SEAL of Biliteracy Coordinator

Bellingham Public Schools•Bellingham, MA

About The Position

The Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator ensures the district has a systematic, equitable process for identifying, assessing, and recognizing students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language. The role includes outreach to students and families, coordinating assessments, maintaining records, and ensuring students receive the Seal on their diploma or transcript. The coordinator increases transparency in the process and expands student access and participation by following procedures designed to maximize the number of graduates earning the Seal. This is a stipend position for the 2026–2027 school year, with a stipend of $1,000. A current member of Bellingham Public Schools faculty is preferred. The coordinator reports to the Director of Tiered Supports & Multilingual Learner Education.

Nice To Haves

Current membership in the Bellingham Public Schools faculty is preferred.

Responsibilities

Survey student interest every fall.
Edit and share the DESE Seal of Biliteracy Annual Notification Letter districtwide.
Compile and maintain a roster of students testing and their corresponding scores.
Develop and present a Seal of Biliteracy informational presentation before testing.
Order assessments through a digital platform.
Collaborate with administration to draft the test schedule and share it with students and staff.
Monitor and oversee assessment completion.
Edit and share a cover letter with assessment scores with students and families.
Collaborate with high school main office staff and the SIS manager to ensure the Seal insignia is properly recorded on transcripts and diplomas.
Collaborate with high school guidance staff to maintain Seal of Biliteracy assessment results in students’ permanent files.