<p>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.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bilingual </li><li>Bicultural </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Assist with instruction as directed by the teacher </li><li>Develop an understanding of the curriculum </li><li>Understand and respect students' cultural and linguistic differences </li><li>Support students using native language as needed </li><li>Help to create and maintain a safe learning environment </li><li>Support the overall management of the classroom and student behavior </li><li>Support students' emotional regulation </li><li>Collect academic and/or behavioral data as directed </li><li>Develop and maintain positive, respectful, and appropriate relationships with students </li><li>Engage positively, respectfully, and professionally with colleagues </li><li>Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and success </li><li>Positively contribute to a classroom and school community that affirms the identities of all students and staff </li><li>Use practices and approaches that value student diversity </li><li>Protect student confidentiality </li><li>Engage in meaningful professional development opportunities and apply the learning from those experiences </li><li>Understand and utilize appropriate technology </li><li>Complete required paperwork and duties as assigned </li><li>Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement </li></ul> <p>Position Reports to: The School Principal and Director of MLE Programming</p> <p>The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/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.</p>