Kindergarten Paraprofessional: Supportive Learning Advocate

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking paraprofessionals to assist teachers in instruction and maintaining a safe classroom environment. You will support students in a variety of ways, contribute to a positive learning atmosphere, and collaborate with colleagues to promote student success.

As part of a community of educators, you will engage in ongoing professional development, use technology appropriately, and perform paperwork and duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction as directed by the teacher
• Develop an understanding of the curriculum
• Help to create and maintain a safe learning environment
• Support the overall management of the classroom and student behavior
• Support students’ emotional regulation
• Collect academic and/or behavioral data as directed
• Develop and maintain positive, respectful, and appropriate relationships with students
• Engage positively, respectfully, and professionally with colleagues
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and success
• Positively contribute to a classroom and school community that affirms the identities of all students and staff
• Use practices and approaches that value student diversity
• Protect student confidentiality
• Engage in meaningful professional development opportunities and apply the learning from those experiences
• Understand and utilize appropriate technology
• Complete required paperwork and duties as assigned
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job description

Somerville Public Schools is seeking paraprofessionals to assist teachers in instruction and maintaining a safe classroom environment. You will support students in a variety of ways, contribute to a positive learning atmosphere, and collaborate with colleagues to promote student success.

As part of a community of educators, you will engage in ongoing professional development, use technology appropriately, and perform paperwork and duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor.