Title I Reading/ELA Tutor - Anticipated Bellingham Memorial

Bellingham Public Schools•Bellingham, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bellingham Public Schools is seeking Title I Reading/English Language Arts Tutors for anticipated openings at Bellingham Memorial School for the 2026-2027 school year. These positions are part-time, up to 19.5 hours per week, and are one-year only, dependent on grant funding. The primary role of the tutor is to provide small group instruction in Reading and English Language Arts to students, both within and outside the classroom, to support their academic growth and improve MCAS performance.

Requirements

Completed at least two years of study at an institution 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 in instruction in Reading or Writing readiness.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching Reading or English at K-6 level in accordance with the MA Curriculum Frameworks preferred.
Understanding of or experience using rubrics and standards-based units of instruction preferred.
Experience with BAS, DRA2, DIAL IV and DIBELS preferred.

Responsibilities

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