Afterschool Program Paraprofessional South Street Early Learning Center

Fitchburg Public Schools

AfterschoolProgram Paraprofessional

South Street Early Learning Center

Hourly Paraprofessional Rate Per Contract

Job Details:

TheAfterschool Program Paraprofessionalat collaborates closely with the SSELC Coordinator to ensure the successful execution of diverse afterschool program activities. Whether its assisting during program sessions facilitating student engagement or contributing to the overall program experience your active involvement is essential.

The program consists of Monday Thursday afterschool programming operating from December 15 2025 June 4 2026. The afterschool program will run 77 days 2:20 to 4:20 pm Monday through Thursday.

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hoursmonthly meetings with the Director days/times TBD.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth both academic and social-emotional to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Experience working with at-risk students and ability to meet the needs of students with diverse learning needs;
• Experience in implementing after-school activities for children;
• Organized creative flexible and reliable;
• Ability to assist in the planning and facilitation of academic enrichment workshops aligned with specific standards/focus in Socioemotional Learning;
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations preferred;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers support staff and parents;
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Certified in CPR and First Aid preferred
• Preference will be given to staff members currently employed as a paraprofessional in FPS;
• Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the SSELC Coordinator support and assist with all program and skill-building activities as needed;
• Complete surveys and/or program observations as required by the titled grant;
• Assist SSELC coordinator with a snack transition times and dismissal;
• Participate in staff meetings at the request of the Site Coordinator or 21st Century Administrator.
• Other duties as assigned.

The responsibilities and duties listed below 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.

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.

Multiple positions are available; dependent upon the number of student participants.

Staff Training & Program Schedule:

Hours:

South Street Early Learning Center: 2:40 - 4:40 PM

Total Compensation:

Not To Exceed (NTE) 164 hours at the paraprofessionals contractual pay rate. This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and theFitchburg Education Association(FEA).

Stipends require a timesheets to be submitted on a bi-weekly basis.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and theFitchburg Education Association(FEA).

Reports to: SSELC Coordinator/21st Century Administrator

Evaluated by:SSELC Coordinator/21st Century Administrator

The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate 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 Committees 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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority