Bellingham is a special place. Located in the far northwest corner of Washington State, it is a wonderful place to settle, pursue a career, and raise a family. Bellingham School District is the largest of seven districts in Whatcom County. Serving students in preschool through high school, our 20 schools have high academic standards, offer extensive extracurricular activities, and serve students in a safe, nurturing learning environment. Bellingham is a growing community. Opportunities abound and residents take advantage of many cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Bellingham has a diverse economy, beautiful surroundings, and unique neighborhoods. Above all, people in Bellingham strongly value education, which can be measured by their support for schools.    Area Noted for Excellence • Rated best place to balance work and family life by Fortune Magazine • Award winning city park system boasts 70 miles of trails and 2200 acres of parks • Rated top 20 U.S. best places to start or operate a business by Forbes Magazine Bellingham Public Schools ...where every student learns Bellingham, Washington A Special Place to Live and Work Find Out More Website: http://www.bham.wednet.edu District Office: Bellingham Public Schools 1306 Dupont Street Bellingham, Washington 98225 360-676-6400 Mt. Baker Boulevard Park with Ferry Bellingham Aerial What Makes Bellingham Special?   Schools Noted for Excellence • Awarded a five-year $5 million grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as one of 10 model high achievement school districts in Washington State • National and state recognition by business, technology, and curriculum groups • National and state awards for excellence in teaching and leadership • National and state awards for student achievement

District Statistics • 10,200 students • 97 square miles • 73,000 residents • 13 elementary schools (K-5) • 4 middle schools (6-8) • 3 comprehensive high schools (9-12) • 1 alternative high school • Special education services birth to 21 • 640 faculty members • 550 instructional assistants and support staff • 40 administrators • Class size average of 25 District Goals • Maximize teaching and learning • Support all students • Assess progress • Plan for improvements • Ensure safety • Respect diversity • Expand partnerships Special Focus • Literacy • Personalization • Communication Join Our Staff Bellingham School District is always seeking highly qualified teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our employees enjoy: • Benefit allowance toward medical, vision, and dental coverage • Strong professional development • Washington State salary schedule with up to 16 years of service credit for previous K-12 certificated teaching experience • 183-day teacher work year plus additional workdays and compensation for staff dvelopment and work beyond the 183 days • Leadership opportunities for diverse extracurricular activities and athletics •     Leaders in school improvement •     Performance- and standards-based curriculum • High expectations for all students •     Fully networked classroom and lab computers (4:1student-computer ratio) •     Site-based decision making •     Above the state average in number of dollars going directly into the classroom •     High national and state test scores • Strong local taxpayer support for schools •     Guided by comprehensive strategic plans •     Many recently built or renovated school buildings What Makes Our Schools Special? Whatcom Middle School Bellingham High School

Ideally Located • Bellingham is close to two major metropolitan areas.  Seattle is within 90 miles; Vancouver, British Columbia, is within 60 miles. • Located off an interstate highway, Bellingham has three transportation hubs, providing international and national marine, air, and railroad access. • As the county seat, Bellingham offers residents easy access to community resources, including a regional hospital and excellent medical facilities. • A range of housing options exists for urban, suburban, and rural living. Diverse Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities • Bellingham is home to three post-secondary education institutions, including Western Washington University, a four-year public university; Whatcom Community College, a two-year community college; and Bellingham Technical College, a two-year technical college. Opportunities to Attend Cultural Events • Public and private venues exist for fine and performing arts performances and guest speakers. • Museums and art galleries exhibit the work of local, national, and international artists. Wide Range of Recreational Activities • Opportunities to engage in sports and outdoor recreational activities abound. • From snow skiing in the winter at Mt. Baker to boating in the summer in Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands, residents and visitors can fish, kayak, swim, river raft, golf, camp, hike, walk, jog, and bike in   and near our award-winning parks and public marina. Diverse Economic and Business Base • Whatcom County began as farming, logging, and fishing communities. As it grew, oil refineries, a paper mill, and an aluminum smelter developed. Primary economic growth is currently in the areas of engineering, research, technology, transportation, communications, trade, retail, recreation, and business, education, and health services. What Makes Our Community Special? Silver Beach Elementary School Fairhaven Middle School Sunset Bellingham Bay Whatcom Museum Western Washington University Alpine Fishing

Early Childhood Preschool 3408 Redwood Ave., 98225 360-676-6437 Alderwood Elementary 3400 Hollywood Ave., 98225 360-676-6404 Birchwood Elementary 3200 Pinewood Ave., 98225 360-676-6466 Carl Cozier Elementary 1330 Lincoln St., 98226 360-676-6410 Columbia Elementary 2508 Utter St., 98225 360-676-6413 Geneva Elementary 1401 Geneva St., 98226 360-676-6416 Happy Valley Elementary 1041 24th St., 98225 360-676-6420 Larrabee Elementary 1409 - 18th St., 98225 360-676-6424 Lowell Elementary 935 - 14th St., 98225 360-676-6430 Parkview Elementary 3033 Coolidge Dr., 98225 360-676-6433 Roosevelt Elementary 2900 Yew St., 98226 360-676-6440 Silver Beach Elementary 4101 Academy St., 98226 360-676-6443 Sunnyland Elementary 2800 James St., 98225 360-676-6446 Northern Heights Elementary 4000 Magrath Road, 98226 360-647-6820 Fairhaven Middle 110 Park Ridge Rd., 98225 360-676-6450 Kulshan Middle 1250 Kenoyer St., 98226 360-676-4886 Shuksan Middle 2713 Alderwood Ave., 98225 360-676-6454 Whatcom Middle 810 Halleck St., 98225 360-676-6460 Bellingham High 2020 Cornwall Ave., 98225 360-676-6575 Sehome High 2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy.,98225 360-676-6481 Squalicum High 3773 East McLeod Rd., 98226 360-676-6471 Options High School /GRADS 2015 Franklin, 98225 360-647-6871 Our Schools Bellingham Public Schools                      ...where every student learns Dale E. Kinsley, Superintendent of Schools Nora Klewiada, Executive Director, Human Resources Sailboat on Bellingham Bay WWU - University  Fountain Mt. Shuksan and Reflection Columbia Elementary School Visit our Website at: http://www.bham.wednet.edu/employment/employment.htm Call our job line at: 360-676-6530 Write or visit the District Human Resources Office at:     1306 Dupont Street, Bellingham, Washington 98225 Phone us at: 360-676-7766 • FAX us at: 360-676-2793 Employment Opportunities/Application Requests