What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool Program Paraprofessional South Street Early Learning Center position at Fitchburg School District?
Fitchburg Public Schools
Afterschool Program Paraprofessional
South Street Early Learning Center
Hourly Paraprofessional Rate Per Contract
Job Details:
The Afterschool Program Paraprofessional at collaborates closely with the SSELC Coordinator to ensure the successful execution of diverse afterschool program activities. Whether it’s 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 hours—monthly 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:
Two 9 to 10-Week Sessions with a 1-Week Intersession between
Session 1 Start Date
December 15
Blackout dates (holidays, PD, early dismissal, etc.)
Jan 19, Feb 11 E/R, Feb 16-19
M/W Family Showcase Session 1
March 9 or 11
T/Th Family Showcase Session 1
March 10 or 12
Session 1 End Date
March 12
Intersession Week
March 16-19
Session 2 Start Date
March 23
Blackout dates
Mar 26 E/R, April 20-23, May 25
M/W Family Showcase Session 2
June 1 or 3
T/Th Family Showcase Session 2
June 2 or 4
Session 2 End Date
June 4
Reflective Staff Meeting
TBD
Hours:
South Street Early Learning Center: 2:40 - 4:40 PM
Total Compensation:
Not To Exceed (NTE) 164 hours at the paraprofessional’s 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 the Fitchburg 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 the Fitchburg 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 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, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us.