What are the responsibilities and job description for the 24-25 Special Education AIM Paraprofessional position at Somerville School District?
Job Goal :
Paraprofessionals in the Somerville Public Schools assist teachers in all aspects of the functioning of the classroom, including instruction and maintaining a safe classroom environment. Paraprofessionals contribute to a positive classroom and school environment and collaborate with colleagues to support students in a variety of ways. Paraprofessionals are part of a community of educators who are continuous learners and who have a shared responsibility for student success.
208-day work year
Scheduled School Year : 183 days
Additional work days : 25 days outside of the regular school year which would include SPED Summer School Programs.
Responsibilities :
- Assist with instruction as directed by the teacher
- Develop an understanding of the curriculum
- Support the overall management of the classroom and student behavior
- Provide small group and / or individual instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher
- Provide assistance and supervision of students during cafeteria time, recess and if needed, toileting
- Assist the classroom teacher with the development of curriculum materials
- Help to create and maintain a safe learning environment
- 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
Position Reports to :
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital / civil union status, sex / gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
