Proportionate Share Tutor

Proportionate Share Tutor – Fitchburg Public Schools

We welcome you to apply for the Proportionate Share Tutor role at Fitchburg Public Schools.

The vision of each 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.

• Associate's Degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license preferred
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children 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
• Tutoring or teaching experience is preferred

• Provide learning opportunities for students currently placed in private parochial schools or home‑schooled
• Provide a safe and positive environment in place of the teacher or paraprofessional
• Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Implement lesson plans obtained from classroom teachers
• Use innovative approaches, instructional strategies, and effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence
• Tutor in areas to assist students with the completion of work as outlined by the Student Service Plan or IEP
• Maintain records for reporting students' progress and attendance

Time sheets need to be submitted for payment.

This is an hourly position delivering services on an as‑needed basis. The schedule is determined by the needs of the student(s).

Base pay: $35 per hour. Additional rate: $45 per hour for certain assignments.

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

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non‑Discrimination:
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 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.ma.us

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training