PreK Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Growth (Temp)

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking paraprofessionals to support teachers in instruction and maintaining a safe classroom environment. This temporary position runs 1/2/25 to 6/30/26 and involves collaboration with colleagues to promote student success.

You will assist with instruction, help maintain routines, collect basic data, support social-emotional learning, and use appropriate technology. The role emphasizes respect for diverse students and adherence to the SEU Collective Bargaining

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

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom management

Data collection

Collaboration

Job description

Somerville Public Schools is seeking paraprofessionals to support teachers in instruction and maintaining a safe classroom environment. This temporary position runs 1/2/25 to 6/30/26 and involves collaboration with colleagues to promote student success.

You will assist with instruction, help maintain routines, collect basic data, support social-emotional learning, and use appropriate technology. The role emphasizes respect for diverse students and adherence to the SEU Collective Bargaining