Instructional Aide (7 hours per day/10 months), Graham & Parks School bei Cambridge Public Schools

Position: Instructional Aide (7 hours per day/10 months)

Graham & Parks School

Graham and Parks School Community: 

Graham and Parks serves a diverse population of students and families that come from 36 different countries, speak 26 different languages, and bring a rich cultural diversity to our school. 

The mission of the Graham and Parks Alternative Public School is to educate the whole child: to help every child in our school fully develop their unique intellectual, social, and emotional capabilities. Believing that all children can meet high standards and become lifelong learners, we foster a child-centered learning environment in which children build upon their individual strengths while they are challenged to expand their skills and strive for new goals. Because curiosity and focused inquiry drive genuine learning, we strive for a classroom experience that engages children as active learners who take full ownership of their education. We pursue our mission as a democratic school community that values and relies upon the ideas, experiences, and talents of all our members, working together—teachers, students, parents, administrators, and staff.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an instructional aide to support instruction in an elementary classroom.  Included in the role are some additional duties in addition to classroom support, such as recess or lunch coverage and bus duty, and other duties as assigned. The Instructional Aide will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our students across educational settings. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the educational, emotional, and behavioral development of students
• Provide support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior (with guidance)
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff
• Support formal and informal assessments as directed by teaching staff
• Accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting 
• Toileting of students is a duty that an individual may be expected and required to perform as a paraprofessional employed by the Cambridge Public Schools
• Other related duties as assigned

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Instructional Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• A commitment to ensuring that students have access to high-quality instructional and social-emotional support 
• Above average skills in collaboration and flexible problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred
• Experience with children in an urban environment

How to Join Our Team: 

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.