BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
TITLE: INVESTIGATING HISTORY AND DEMOCRATIC KNOWLEDGE PROJECT CURRICULUM WORK - SUMMER
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is for summer work hours for the grades 6-8 social studies teachers to unpack/interpret the IH and DKP curriculum and plan the first unit of instruction following the UbD process and framework. All work must be submitted by Friday, August 14, 2026.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Unpack and interpret the Investigating History (gr. 6 & 7) and Democratic Knowledge Project (gr. 8) curriculum.
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Plan and document the first unit of instruction (and second unit, if time) using the district UbD template and the district Unit of Instruction Vetting Tool/Criteria for Success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be a grade 6-8 social studies teacher
SALARY: $33 per hour not to exceed 25 hours
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
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.
Position Type:Stipend
Salary:$33 to $33 Stipend
