Tutor

The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or at least 48 credits from an accredited college or university, Bachelor's Degree preferred

• General knowledge of the academic needs of students grades PK-12;

• Ability to provide academic support to students in grades in PK-12;

• Tutoring or teaching experience preferred;

• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem-solve

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders

• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

• Belief in the commitment to the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, the implementation of specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and/or English learners (EL).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tutor students who are ill, suspended, or expelled from school;

• Contact and collaborate with teachers to coordinate the completion of missed work;

• Tutor in areas in order to assist students with the completion of work;

• Maintain records for reporting students' progress and attendance;

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

$35 per hour without a DESE license

$45 per hour for those holding a valid DESE license

Not to exceed 10 hours per week, per student and/or small group of students. Time sheets need to be submitted for payment.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The School Committee's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us