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BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Title: Advisor – Math Club Advisor (BHS)

FUNCTION: To assume the responsibilities for organizing, guiding, directing and supervising

the Bellingham High School Math Club in its numerous competitions.

Directly responsible to the building principal.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct yearly sign-ups.
• Apply to the SMML (Southeastern Massachusetts Mathematics League) and the NEML (New England Mathematics League).

• Apply for copies of the High School Mathematics Examination held in the spring and the Mathematics Olympiad Examination conducted in the fall.

• Contact bus barn with schedule of yearly field trips.
• Contact local colleges for upcoming Math Day competitions such as Bridgewater State College and Lowell University.

• Hold weekly practice sessions to prepare for the next contest.
• Distribute old copies of examinations as a foundation for the new examinations so that students become quite familiar with the proper level of difficulty.

• Keep records of the results.
• Make necessary press releases throughout the season.
• Purchase annual plaques, trophies, medals, certificates and wards for qualified candidates.
• Present trophies, medals, certificates and awards on Class Day to qualified candidates.
• Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably a member of the High School teaching staff.
• Experience in supervising extra-curricular activities.
• Knowledge of mathematics.
• Willingness to devote time and energy to exemplary.
• Ability to stimulate high honor students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dedication to the service of youth.
• Demonstrated ability to relate favorably with students.