26-27 Homebound Tutors

Somerville School District; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking qualified tutors for the Homebound Tutors program (26-27). This part-time, district-wide role involves arranging and delivering home tutoring to students in Somerville, with a starting date to be determined.

Required: Massachusetts DESE license in the appropriate subject area, a bachelor’s degree, and experience teaching or working with students; basic computer literacy is also required. Apply via the contact information below.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license in the appropriate subject area.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience teaching or knowledge of the subject area.
• Experience teaching or working with students.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Tutors will contact parents/guardians to arrange tutoring times.
• A responsible adult must be present in the home during tutoring.
• Maintain weekly contact with the classroom teacher to coordinate curriculum and progress.
• Submit the Weekly Home Tutoring Report to the Principal or designee by Friday.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Experience teaching or knowledge of a<

Education

Massachusetts D.E.S.E License

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

26-27 Homebound Tutors

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973454
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualifications:

• 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

Guidelines:

• Tutors will contact the parents/guardians of his/her 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, books 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. This is
• important since the classroom teacher is most knowledgeable of the work, which must be covered in order for a student to receive the 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.
• utors 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 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, no cooperation on the part of the parents, or inability to make appropriate contacts with the child’s regular teacher, the principal/headmaster or designee should be contacted immediately.

P olicy on Grades: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 determin e 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.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Margaret Depasquale , Director of Student Services
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Email: [e-mail]

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