1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #35
Superintendent of Schools June 3, 2011
The Superintendent’s Bulletin is posted weekly on Fridays on our website. It provides timely, relevant
information about meetings, professional development opportunities, curriculum and program development,
grant awards, and School Committee news. The bulletin is also the official vehicle for job postings. Please
read the bulletin regularly and use it to inform colleagues of meetings and other school news.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WHS CLASS OF 2011!!!!!
It is graduation day! Congratulations to the Class of 2011. Any educator is welcome to join us for
the high school graduation on Hunnewell Field. There are seats designated for faculty or you may
sit in the stands. Ceremony starts at 5 p.m.
Enjoy the weekend everyone!.
Calendar
Fri., 6/3 WHS Class of 2011 Graduation
Tues., 6/7 School Committee Meeting
Tues., 6/14 School Committee Meeting
Mon., 6/20 Last Day of School - Students

2. Professional Development
ADVANCED STRATEGIES FOR MULTISENSORY STRUCTURED LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION (WRS
GROUP MASTERY) WORKSHOP
Description: Provides strategies to improve all aspects of WRS small group instruction through hands-on
practice and discussion, and prepares participants for the WRS Group Mastery Practicum.
Who should attend?: Teachers instructing WRS in a group setting. Wilson Trainer candidates.
Prerequisite: WRS Level I Certification or current enrollment
Maximum attendees: 30
Date: June 30 and July 1, 2011 (Wellesley location to be announced)
Materials required: WRS Starter Kit recommended; handouts will be provided
WellesleyPD Launched!
WellesleyPD was launched on Monday, May 2, 2011. If you have not already done so, please log on
and change the default password to one of your choosing. All courses for June 2011 and the 2011-
2012 school year are posted on the WellesleyPD website. Registration for courses will be done
through only through this site. https://cfweb3.smartedu.net/wellesley/pd/ Please contact Janice Gross
if you have questions.
***Please Note: Courses with less than a minimum of 12 registrants will be cancelled***
ELL Category Training
The following ELL Category Training is being offered by WPS. To register for any of these courses, log
into WellesleyPD: https://cfweb3.smartedu.net/wellesley/pd/ If you experience any difficulty, contact
Janice Gross.
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3. Registration is Open for
WPS Sponsored Courses for
June 2011 and FY12
See Course Listing at back of Bulletin
For course descriptions, details, and registration, log onto WellesleyPD at:
https://cfweb3.smartedu.net/wellesley/pd/. Contact Janice Gross with Questions
2011 Summer Institute for Teachers: Forest Ecology
Research in the Schoolyard
See information at back of Bulletin
COACHING POSITIONS
Fall Season 2011
Head Coach – Varsity Cross Country Coach
Assistant Coach – Varsity Cross Country Coach
Assistant Coach - Football
Head Coach – Varsity Field Hockey
Head Coach – Girls Volleyball
Winter Season 2011-12
Head Coach – WHS Dance Team
Contact Athletic Director: John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Wellesley Public Schools
Positions Available
Immediate Opening
Department Head for Special Education
Reporting to the Middle School Principal and Director of Student Services, the Department Head is
responsible for the efficient functioning of the Middle School student services staff to ensure quality
programs and to oversee the daily operation of the department. The Department Head is responsible for
the supervision and evaluation of Middle School special education staff in collaboration with the Middle
School Principal. The Department Head supervises the development of individual educational programs
for students with special needs and implements programs for parents that introduce them to available
student services and apprise them of the rights of their child to a free and appropriate public education.
The work year is 209 days, in accordance with Unit B of the WTA Contract.
Please send a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts, and licensure by June 17, 2011
to Salvatore Petralia, Asst. Supt., Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
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4. 2011-2012 Anticipated Openings
District Wide Middle School (6-8)
Teacher of Visually Impaired (0.6 FTE) Mathematics Teacher (0.5FTE)
(Search Re-opened) (dual certified in Math & Sped preferred)
Gr. 8 Mathematics Teacher (1.0FTE)
Elementary Special Educator (1.0FTE) (Moderate)
Literacy/Intervention Specialist (1.0 FTE)
(WEF Funded Consultant, 1 yr appointment) High School (9-12)
Chemistry/Physics Teacher (1.0FTE)
ELL Teacher (0.8FTE) Chinese (0.8FTE)
Please send a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts, and licensure by June 17, 2011 to
Salvatore Petralia, Asst. Supt., Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
Elementary
Elementary Library Teaching Assistant needed for SY11-12. Under the supervision of the Building Principal
and Director of Libraries, the Library Teaching Assistant will assist the librarian and teachers with classes,
manage circulation, collection and database; conduct inventory; order technology supplies; manage circulation of
technology equipment; and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the library. Salary: $17.88 - $21.74/ hr
(FY 11 Rates).
Reading Intervention Paraprofessional to work with first grade students. Knowledge of early reading
acquisition is essential for this position. Onsite training provided. Mornings – 19.50 hours/week. Salary $22.53 -
$27.39/hr. (salary will be increased when FY12 salaries are voted). Not a benefit-eligible position.
Reading Intervention Paraprofessional to work with first grade students. Knowledge of early reading
acquisition is essential for this position. Onsite training provided. Mornings: 16.25 hours/week. Salary $22.53 -
$27.39/hr. (salary will be increased when FY 12 salaries are voted). Not a benefit-eligible position.
High School
1.0FTE High School Library Teaching Assistant needed for SY11-12. Under the supervision of the Building
Principal and the Director of Libraries, the Instructional Library Assistant is responsible for performing technical
tasks as well as positively interacting with students, faculty, and staff to ensure the efficient and effective delivery
of information services; handling print and media circulation; operating, understanding, and demonstrating to
others the online library automation system; working to ensure student compliance with library policies and
procedures, and providing routine assistance to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the library.
Salary: $17.88 - $21.74/hr (FY11 Rates).
Send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us or mail to
Personnel, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
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