21st Century Afterschool Paraprofessional

21st Century Afterschool Paraprofessional - SY 2026-2027

(Multiple positions available; dependent upon the number of student participants & pending funding)

As a 21st Century Afterschool Paraprofessional, your role involves collaborating closely with the Afterschool Program Site Coordinator to ensure the successful execution of diverse summer program activities. Whether it’s assisting during program sessions, facilitating student engagement, or contributing to the overall program experience, your active involvement is essential.

Locations: Crocker, McKay, Reingold Elementary Schools, Longsjo and Memorial Middle Schools, Fitchburg High School

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent;
• 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 ELA, Mathematics, and 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;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Certified in CPR and First Aid preferred, training will be provided for candidates who don’t already possess training;
• 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:

The 21st Century Afterschool Paraprofessionals will:

• Under the direction of the 21st Century Afterschool Program Site Coordinator, support and assist with all afterschool program activities as needed;
• Complete pre/post-SAYO surveys (Survey of Youth Outcomes) as required by the 21st Century Grant;
• Assist site coordinator with a snack, transition times, dismissal, and other duties assigned;
• Other duties as assigned

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

Multiple positions available; dependent upon the number of student participants and confirmation of funding.

Dates and Times:

Dates and Times: School Year

Hours: Dependent on Site (see below)

Program Implementation:

Academic School Year Program Schedule (subject to change pending funding):

• Staff Orientation:  8/19/26-9/10/26
• PD & Planning: 9/8/26-9/10/26
• Session I: 9/14/26-11/24/26
• PD & Planning:  11/24/26-12/4/26
• Session II: 12/7/26-3/11/27
• PD & Planning:  3/15/27-3/18/27
• Session III:  3/22/27-6/3/27

School Year Program Hours (subject to change pending funding): 

• Crocker/Reingold/McKay 3:25 pm-5:55 pm
• Memorial: 1:50 pm-4:20 pm 
• Longsjo: 2:25 pm-4:55 pm
• FHS: 2:05 pm-4:35 pm

Total Compensation: Not To Exceed (NTE) 318 hours at the paraprofessional’s contracted pay rate. This amount includes all program time as well as all prep, meeting, and wrap-up required - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly. Up to: 2.5 hours program time per day, 4 hours to support registration and recruitment at beginning of program, 4 hours prior to each of 3 program sessions for staff meetings and training, up to 4 hours at conclusion of program to support program assessment.

Funding Source: 21st CCLC Grants, City Funding, Other grants

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

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
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Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us