SY 26-27 Proportionate Share Tutor

Fitchburg School District; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg School District Fitchburg Public Schools - Fitchburg, Massachusetts is seeking a Proportionate Share Tutor to support students currently placed in private parochial schools or homeschooled. The role is hourly, as-needed, with pay ranging from $35 to $45 per hour and requires an Associate's Degree or 48 credits; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Candidates should have knowledge of education regulations, strong collaboration with teachers and families, and experience in tutoring or

Qualifications

• 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, staff, parents and advocate for children.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Belief in increasing academic and social-emotional growth for every student.
• Tutoring or teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning opportunities for students in private parochial schools or home-schooled.
• Provide a safe and positive environment in place of the teacher or paraprofessional.
• Monitor and supervise students with effective classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Implement lesson plans obtained from classroom teachers.
• Use innovative approaches and technologies to increase learning and confidence.
• Tutor to assist with Student Service Plan or IEP tasks.
• Maintain records for reporting progress and attendance.

Skills

Associate degree or 48 credits

Bachelor's degree preferred

Massachusetts license preferred

Education legislation knowledge

Interpersonal & communication skills

Organizational skills

Student growth focus

Tutoring experience preferred

Education

Associate's degree or 48 credits

Bachelor's degree preferred

Massachusetts license preferred

Job description

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SY 26-27 Proportionate Share Tutor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924291

Application Deadline: May 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Proportionate Share Tutor

The vision of each of the 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide learning opportunities for students who are 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, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• 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.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

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

$35 per hour

$45 per hour

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

The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. 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/or 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, [e-mail]

Position Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Salary: $35 to $45 Stipend

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alicia Berrospe , Director of Special eudtcaion
• Special Education Department
• Email: [e-mail]

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