Academic Tutor - Alternative Suspension Program

Killingly Public Schools; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Paid holidays

Paid personal leave

Sick leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Killingly Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Tutor for the Alternative Suspension Program to support students in grades 7–12 at Killingly Intermediate School and Killingly High School.

The ideal candidate has experience with adolescents, small-group learning, SEL, and positive behavior supports, helping students stay on track academically and behaviorally.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring or providing academic support to students in grades 7–12.
• Experience in small-group or alternative learning environments.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, SEL, and positive behavior interventions.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring and instructional support to students in grades 7–12.
• Assist students in completing assigned coursework and maintaining academic progress.
• Foster a structured, supportive, and positive learning environment.
• Utilize positive behavior strategies & SEL practices to support student success.
• Encourage student engagement, accountability, and positive decision-making.
• Collaborate with school staff to address students' academic and behavioral needs.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Small-group instruction

Adolescent development

Social-emotional learning

Job description

Academic Tutor - Alternative Suspension Program JobID: 1008

• Position Type: Tutors/ Other
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026

Academic Tutor – Alternative Suspension Program

Killingly Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Tutor to support students in grades 7–12 participating in the Alternative Suspension Program at Killingly Intermediate School and Killingly High School.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with adolescents in a small-group learning environment and a strong understanding of adolescent development, social-emotional learning (SEL), and positive behavior supports.

Key Responsibilities

Provide academic tutoring and instructional support to students in grades 7–12.

Assist students in completing assigned coursework and maintaining academic progress.

Foster a structured, supportive, and positive learning environment.

Utilize positive behavior strategies & SEL practices to support student success.

Encourage student engagement, accountability, and positive decision-making.

Collaborate with school staff to address students' academic and behavioral needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience tutoring or providing academic support to students in grades 7–12.

Experience working with students in small-group or alternative learning environments.

Knowledge of adolescent development, SEL, and positive behavior interventions.

Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations.

Compensation

Monday–Friday, 7.25 hours per day, 10 months, following the school academic calendar. Hourly wage: $36.05 per hour

Benefits

Position is eligible for health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, paid personal leave, sick leave, and other benefits.