Bellingham Public Schools Language Ambassador

Bellingham Public Schools; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, Massachusetts is seeking a Language Ambassador to bridge communications with families speaking other languages. This is an internal posting with a $33/hour stipend, grant-funded and administered by the EL Director.

As a tier 1 interpreter, you will perform informal translations, support families at school events, and complete a short training (~90 minutes) on DESE's site. Applicants must be current Bellingham Public Schools staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a current member of the Bellingham Public Schools staff or faculty.
• Ability to provide language and cultural support as a tier 1 interpreter.
• Willingness to participate in training and follow school policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete language ambassador training on DESE's website (~90 minutes).
• Send certificate of completion to the EL Director for filing.
• Check email for optional opportunities to participate in informal translation or interpretation.
• Follow all school rules.

Job description

Bellingham Public Schools Language Ambassador

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909293

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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:

1. Complete language ambassador training on DESE's website (~90 minutes)

2. Send certificate of completion to Brittany Wright, El Director to file

3. Check email for optional opportunities to participate in informal translation or interpretation

4. Follow all school rules

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a current member of the Bellingham Public Schools staff/faculty

SALARY: $33/hour, subject to grant funding

REPORTS TO: EL Director

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

Contact Information

• Lisa Surrette
• 4 Mechanic Street
• Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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