Somerville Paraprofessionals are currently in contract negotiations and are fighting for fair wages and job security! We currently make between around $20,000 and $25,000 a year. This is not enough to live on given the rising costs of healthcare, transportation, and housing in Somerville. We are calling for job security after 4 years of working in the district, and a starting salary of at least $25,000. Teachers and parents are partners, and together we are entrusted to shape our children into competent, compassionate, and educated adults. We rely on each other as well as extended family members and community members to achieve these goals for our children.

Paraprofessionals of Somerville need every community member and family to help us win a contract that includes a livable wage and job security. We are asking parents and community members to take action and email School Committee and the superintendent to ensure they know that families want well-compensated educators in our schools! Let your School Committee Members, City Councilors, the Mayor, and Superintendent Mary Skipper know how much you value the work of Paraprofessionals. We are asking that you email them with your support.

Please attend the next School Committee Meeting on January 13th at 7pm to make sure your voice is heard: better working conditions mean better learning conditions!

Our individual voices become more powerful when we are united!