Home Liaison

Fitchburg Public Schools believes deeply in the potential for every student to succeed and works tirelessly each day to create an anti-racist school environment that is built around high expectations, an inclusive and welcoming culture, and an expectation of excellence for all. Fitchburg's goal is to increase personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student. Fitchburg Public Schools https://www.fitchburg.k12.ma.us/home FPS is currently working with DESE's Statewide System of Support to plan and implement turnaround strategies at two (2) of its schools.

The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century. Qualifications:High School Diploma, Associate degree or advanced degree preferredExperience in a school settingComputer literate, ability to perform basic functions including email, creating simple and complex documents, working with spreadsheets and databaseExperience with Student Information Systems preferred. (X2/Aspen)Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or another language, including speaking and writing preferred.Must be able to sit or stand for long periods, lift up to 20 lbsWalking and/or light running may be required during the school day.Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solveStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholdersBelief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.Responsibilities: Establish a partnership between parents and schoolWelcome families when visiting or joining the schoolAssist parents to meet the needs of students, such as contacting mental health agencies, attending meetings as necessaryArrange parent conferences as directed by Administration, Teachers, Guidance and Nursing Staff as needed.Attending meetings as necessary and translating as needed*Conduct home visits with guidance and or administration.Track truancy concerns and report to guidanceAssist administration and clerical as needed.Other duties as assigned by Administration, as necessary.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association http://fitchburg.massteacher.org/Contract.html (FEA). Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits http://www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits . An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

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 (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties may be assigned as required. Notice of Non-DiscriminationThe 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 mailto:HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us