Advisor - Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Site Coordinator
Description:
INTERNAL POSTING
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
TITLE: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Site Coordinator - Bellingham High School (1), DiPietro (1), Stall Brook (1)
POSITION SUMMARY:
To serve as the liaison between the District PLTW Coordinator, district and building adminstration to coordinate the PLTW programs, ordering, and provide support to classroom teachers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day to Day:
a. This role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation and management of
PLTW programs at a specific site. (There can also be a secondary site coordinator
if needed)
b. This role is also responsible for collaborating with the District Coordinator and
administration to manage the annual rollout of new courses, ensuring that
awarded grant specifications are followed in conjunction with the building
principal. Tis effort aims to meet the school's goals and vision.
Classroom Management:
a. This role is responsible for addressing classroom management including
managing student users, accessing and publishing course curriculum, ensuring
the administration of End-of-Course (EoC) assessments, and utilizing the data
inquiry cycle to analyze EoC results with PLTW trained staff and
administration.
End of Course Assessment (EoC):
a. A Program Coordinator or Site Coordinator must roster all courses with an EoC.
b. This role is responsible for preparing staff to administer the EoC and
troubleshooting all technical issues that may arise on testing day. (See EoC
manual for more information)
Budget, Training, and Supplies:
a. This role is responsible for working in collaboration to develop and follow the
budget outlined in the awarded grant application, along with the ordering
process/inventory for all durable materials (paid for by the grant) and
consumables (paid for by the district).
b. This role is responsible for paying annual participation fees through
district funding through the PO process or managing the budgetary process for
PTLW.
c. This role is responsible for facilitating Core training registration for all PLTW staff
to ensure all PLTW staff are properly trained to teach each specific PLTW course.
Program Development
a. Collaborate with the Internship Coordinator on job/internship placement at the
high school level and the establishment of criteria and creation of pathways for
diplomas of distinction.
SKILLS/ABILITY:
Member of the BTA Staff
Experienced and knowledgeable of PLTW program requirements.
SALARY: $500 Stipend
CLASSIFICATION: BTA
REPORTS TO: PLTW District Coordinator
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.