Nettle Bridge Program Counselors & Teachers

Nettle Middle School; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Nettle Middle School in Haverhill, MA is seeking Bridge Program Counselors & Teachers to support student success through tutoring, mentoring, and positive youth development. You will review progress, track goals, and provide targeted academic guidance in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's Degree and MA DESE licensure in special education (SEI endorsement preferred). The role is on-site with competitive hourly compensation ($46/hr, 2 days/wk).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Massachusetts licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities preferred.
• Experience tutoring and mentoring youth is expected.
• Strong communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with SchoolBrains is a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring and guidance to students.
• Lead mentor check-ins and social-emotional support activities.
• Utilize SchoolBrains to review grades and missing assignments.
• Support career exploration, leadership development and goal setting.

Skills

Academic tutoring

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities

SEI Endorsement preferred

Job description

Nettle Bridge Program Counselors & Teachers

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Anticipated Opening

School Spring #5983544

$46 per hour, 2 days per week, 1 hour sessions, up to 71 hours Statement of Duties

Statement of Duties:

• Position Summary: The BRIDGE Program is seeking a dedicated Academic Tutor & Mentor to support student success through academic guidance, goal tracking, and positive youth development. In this role, you will work closely with students to review their academic progress and facilitate targeted tutoring in a supportive community environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Support & Skill Building Conduct daily check-ins to monitor student progress and academic performance. Utilize SchoolBrains to perform regular grade assignment reviews and track missing work. Provide targeted tutoring to address specific learning gaps and assist with missing work recovery. Teach and reinforce essential study and organization skills. Lead regular goal check-ins to keep students accountable and on track.
• Mentorship & Community Engagement Conduct regular mentor check-ins to offer guidance, active listening, and social-emotional support. Facilitate team-building activities and community work to build a positive group culture. Teach and apply proactive conflict resolution strategies. Engage students through interest-based activities, clubs, arts, and sports. Guide students through career exploration, leadership development, goal setting, and self-reflection.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in academic tutoring across core subjects.
• Familiarity with student information systems (experience with SchoolBrains preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and build rapport with youth.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Passion for fostering leadership, teamwork, and career readiness.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities – Pk-8 or 5-12– Preferred, SEI Endorsement preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree – Required.
• Proficiency as evidenced through transcripts of undergraduate and/or graduate work in the fields in which candidates apply. Preference will be given to candidates who furnish evidence of academic accomplishment and strength in the content areas.
• Previous teaching and/or successful experience working with Children with Severe Special Needs preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability .

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Job Details

Job ID: 5983544

Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Anticipated Opening

School Spring #5983544

Salary:

$46 per hour, 2 days per week, 1 hour sessions, up to 71 hours Statement of Duties

Statement of Duties:

• Position Summary: The BRIDGE Program is seeking a dedicated Academic Tutor & Mentor to support student success through academic guidance, goal tracking, and positive youth development. In this role, you will work closely with students to review their academic progress and facilitate targeted tutoring in a supportive community environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Support & Skill Building Conduct daily check-ins to monitor student progress and academic performance. Utilize SchoolBrains to perform regular grade assignment reviews and track missing work. Provide targeted tutoring to address specific learning gaps and assist with missing work recovery. Teach and reinforce essential study and organization skills. Lead regular goal check-ins to keep students accountable and on track.
• Mentorship & Community Engagement Conduct regular mentor check-ins to offer guidance, active listening, and social-emotional support. Facilitate team-building activities and community work to build a positive group culture. Teach and apply proactive conflict resolution strategies. Engage students through interest-based activities, clubs, arts, and sports. Guide students through career exploration, leadership development, goal setting, and self-reflection.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in academic tutoring across core subjects.
• Familiarity with student information systems (experience with SchoolBrains preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and build rapport with youth.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Passion for fostering leadership, teamwork, and career readiness.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities – Pk-8 or 5-12– Preferred, SEI Endorsement preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree – Required.
• Proficiency as evidenced through transcripts of undergraduate and/or graduate work in the fields in which candidates apply. Preference will be given to candidates who furnish evidence of academic accomplishment and strength in the content areas.
• Previous teaching and/or successful experience working with Children with Severe Special Needs preferred.
• Bilingual Preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability .

Position Type: Summer Salary: $46 to $46 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Nancy Salach , Principal
• Nettle Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]