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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.
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.
Thank you for your interest in Fitchburg Public Schools!
The City of Fitchburg is a community rich in its history and diversity. The more than 5,000 students enrolled in the Fitchburg Public Schools represent a myriad of cultures, ethnicities, and races. We are an urban district that is seeking highly motivated, innovative, caring, and compassionate educational leaders who hold the belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
We offer a competitive benefits package administered by the City of Fitchburg.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds with experience in an urban setting are encouraged to apply.
We utilize TalentEd/PowerSchool as our applicant tracking system. Before you begin, please be prepared to submit a cover letter AND updated resume.
To begin a new application, choose a job from the available listings.
After your information is complete, you will receive a confirmation number, and your information will be saved allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications.
You may be contacted through the job site portal should your qualifications meet our needs.
Please be sure to remember your username and password for future applications.
All educators MUST possess an SEI endorsement.
For more information, please contact HR@fitchburg.k12.ma.us
Earn a Bachelor's degree in
Special Education; Moderate Disabilities
Cohort FALL 2025
Our partners in Education
Fitchburg Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MDPE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.
Teacher Leadership Academy
Find out more about our Benefits here.
Interested in becoming a Paraprofessional?
ETS® ParaPro Assessment is now available for at-home testing. This new option has been introduced to help prospective and practicing paraprofessionals in your community who are unable to take the test at a testing center or prefer to test remotely. The ParaPro test at home is administered and monitored using the ProProctor® software from Prometric®. As with other remotely proctored assessments, test takers must meet equipment and environment requirements before testing. View a complete list of requirements, which includes software that needs to test on a Mac® and PC. Once test takers have confirmed that their computer and testing room meet the requirements, they will register and schedule their appointment directly with ProProctor. Appointments are available 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Additional information on the ParaPro Assessment and at-home testing can be found on our website.
For more information on the salaries for a Paraprofessional within the Fitchburg Public School District, here.
ETS ParaProl
ETS® ParaPro Assessment is now available for at-home testing. This new option has been introduced to help prospective and practicing paraprofessionals in your community who are unable to take the test at a testing center or prefer to test remotely. The ParaPro test at home is administered and monitored using the ProProctor® software from Prometric®. As with other remotely proctored assessments, test takers must meet equipment and environment requirements before testing. View a complete list of requirements, which includes software that needs to test on a Mac® and PC. Once test takers have confirmed that their computer and testing room meet the requirements, they will register and schedule their appointment directly with ProProctor. Appointments are available 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Additional information on the ParaPro Assessment and at-home testing can be found on our website.
For more information on the salaries for a Paraprofessional within the Fitchburg Public School District, here.
ETS ParaProl
CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION (CORI)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
FITCHBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS has been certified by the Criminal History Systems Board to access CORI Information on individuals who service the Fitchburg Public Schools.
FPS CORI FORM 12.2020.pdfEthics and Conflict of Interest
http://www.mass.gov/ethics/conflict-of-interest-law-online-training-programs.html
FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION (“CHRI”) (BACKGROUND) CHECKS
It is the policy of the Fitchburg Public Schools that, as required by law, a state and national fingerprint criminal background check will be conducted to determine the suitability of full or part time current and prospective school employees, who may have direct and unmonitored contact with children. School employees shall include, but not be limited to any apprentice, intern, or student teacher or individuals in similar positions, who may have direct and unmonitored contact with children. School volunteers and subcontractors/laborers who may have direct and unmonitored contact with children must continue to submit state CORI checks.
Fingerprints shall be provided through MorphoTrust USA IndentoGo or call 866-349-8130.
Fitchburg Public Schools: 00970000.
The fee is $55 for staff who hold a position which requires a DESE license and $35 for those who hold positions that do not require a DESE license.
Results are sent electronically to Fitchburg Public Schools. Results MUST be received prior to the start of your position.
For more information, please refer to the FPS School Committee Policies.
Any questions can be directed to:
Equal Opportunity Employment - 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: Human Resources Director/Grievance Officer, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, (978) 345-3200.
Aviso de No-Discriminación
La política de no discriminación del Comité Escolar se extiende a los estudiantes, empleados y el público en general con los cuales que hace negocios. Las Escuelas Públicas de Fitchburg no discrimina, por razones de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, género, orientación sexual, identidad de género, edad odiscapacidad en la admisión, en el acceso a, empleo en, o en la igualdad de trato en sus programas y/o actividades encumplimiento de la ley estatal y federal.
Las preguntas relacionadas con esta política deben ser dirigidas a: El Director de Recursos Humanos/Official de Querellas, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, (978) 345-3200.
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