Homebound Tutors

Join to apply for the 25-26 Homebound Tutors role at Somerville Public Schools

• Tutors will contact the parents/guardians of the student and arrange a mutually convenient time to carry out home tutoring.
• A responsible adult must be present in the home when the tutoring is done.
• An initial contact with the student’s regular classroom teacher for information regarding curriculum and materials should be made. If no teacher is available, the appropriate department head should be contacted.
• Tutors should maintain weekly contact with the student’s classroom teacher(s) to insure continuity in efforts. The classroom teacher is most knowledgeable of the work that must be covered for proper course credit.
• The Weekly Home Tutoring Report is completed by the tutor and submitted to the Principal and/or designee by Friday of each week.
• Tutors are responsible for returning books to the schools from which they were borrowed.
• Homebound Tutoring Program Time sheet must be submitted to the Principal every two (2) weeks or by the end of the tutorial service. (No payment will be made without a time sheet.)
• If any problems are encountered such as poor student response, lack of parental cooperation, or inability to contact the student’s regular teacher, the principal/headmaster or designee should be contacted immediately.

• Massachusetts D.E.S.E License in appropriate subject area;
• Bachelor’s degree;
• Experience teaching or knowledge of the specific subject area; and
• Experience teaching or working with students.
• Basic computer literacy

The student’s classroom teacher and tutor will determine grades. The principal of the school will make the decision when there is a question concerning the grade to be submitted for the report card. The classroom teacher and tutor will determine grades based on the material covered, completion of assignments, student effort and test scores. Tutors will administer tests as determined by the general classroom teacher.

Tutors will utilize the teacher tests if the classroom teacher so requests.

Position

Reports to:

The School Principal and Director of Student Services

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs

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