Job Goal: The Redirect and Bridge programs are flexible and respond to the changing needs of students. The staff in these programs individually support students in a variety of academic, organizational, and social emotional ways. Students receive support in staying on top of academic work, completing outstanding assignments, communicating with their teachers and developing increased self-efficacy and social emotional awareness.

Qualifications and Skills Preferred:

• Active and valid MA DESE (Mathematics and/or Science) preferred
• Experience working with high school students
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with school staff and students
• Ability to build relationships with all types of learners
• Flexible and able to switch gears quickly
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities: 

• Comfortable with tutoring all high school subjects (Math, Science, History and English)
• Able to collaborate with students’ teachers to support their academic success (e.g. collecting homework, negotiating deadlines, facilitating relationships between teachers)
• Ability to support teacher/counselor in classroom management and coverage

Terms of Employment:

• Yearly Appointment
• Scheduled School Year (September 2024 - June 2025)
• Maximum of 19 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 2:45 pm (Hours to be scheduled with the Guidance Department Chair for SHS)

Position Reports to: The School Principal and Department Chair for School Counseling

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