A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
26-27 Paraprofessional - CTE (Bilingual) Somerville Public Schools - 3.7 Somerville, MA Job Details Full-time $47,619 - $61,905 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building
Full Job Description Application Deadline:
Position open until filled CTE Paraprofessional (Bilingual)
Somerville High School 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.
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 Position Reports to: Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) 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.
