Tutor, Academic Pace Program (2757R) Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Tutor, Academic Pace Program (2757R)
Natick Public Schools
Natick High School – Natick, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Natick Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5246426

Application Deadline:

Aug 29, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 18, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description
The Natick Public Schools Seek a
Tutor; Academic, Pace Program
Start date: 08/25/2025
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
Job Title
Tutor; Academic, Pace ProgramLocation Natick High School Reports To Principal, Dean of Students, Pace Program Director Work days/FTE
School Year 183 days/1.0 FTE
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits per Non-Rep Compensation schedule
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Profile of a Natick Educator

Program Summary:

PACE is an intervention at Natick High School helping teens and their families with the process of reentry and reintegration into the school community following extended absences due to medical or mental health crisis. PACE facilitates re-entry by providing academic and emotional skill building, home/school collaboration and case management. Students participate in PACE for a temporary period of time (4-12 weeks) while they are transitioning back to full participation in their school schedule of classes. PACE is led by a full time Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker who works closely with students, families, and other personnel in the school.

JOB GOAL

The academic tutor is responsible for supervision and management of student academic progress, and assists in supporting students’ acute mental health and social/emotional needs.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree Specialized Knowledge:

Understanding of child/pre/adolescent development
Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with children/pre/adolescents Experience working in a diverse public school preferred
Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate

Skills:

Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Responsibilities:

Implements the academic component of the overall PACE case management/re-entry support plan for each student
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students, including modifying existing curriculum in collaboration with students’ teachers allowing PACE students to rapidly achieve grades/credit.
Assists students with their academic readiness skills (organization, planning, prioritizing, etc) and provides support to stay focused on completing academic tasks
Develops and maintains assignment/assessment work trackers and academic data management for students
In partnership with PACE Coordinator, engage in two-way communication with families and school staff that keeps them apprised of student progress, challenges, and recommendations to further student learning and well-being
Collaborate with school personnel (teachers, guidance counselors, etc.) regarding the student’s progress in completing course work, recommending modifications, accommodations and other supports
Provide additional support to the PACE Coordinator as needed, such as coaching students to learn and use coping strategies and gather data on student engagement in PACE
Supervise the PACE classroom regularly, take attendance, assist with the students’ daily needs, and create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students The demonstration of sensitivity to the social-emotional and mental health needs of students with a high degree of confidentiality required; also maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
The ability to receive constructive feedback in a professional manner
Other duties as assigned
Supports and skill instruction will include:
Adaptable thinking
Planning and organization
Self-monitoring and goal setting
Self- control, impulse control, shifting tasks/transitions
Working memory, study skills
Time management

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; remain in a stationary position for periods of time; operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
observe details at close range
in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting lifting up to and including 25 lbs
the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

SELECTION

GUIDELINES

Formal application
Rating of education and experience
Oral interviews Reference check
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Position Type:

Full-Time