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Acting Instructional Aide (7 hours), Tobin Montessori presso Cambridge Public Schools

Cambridge Public Schools · Cambridge, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite

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Position: Acting Instructional Preschool Aide (7 hours)

Office of Student Services/Tobin Montessori School 

 

The Office of Student Services:

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access  and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs. 

 

Tobin Montessori School:

The aim of Montessori education is to foster competent, responsible, adaptive scholars who are lifelong learners and problem solvers. Montessori classrooms are equipped with a diverse set of materials, which are designed to foster physical, intellectual, creative, and social independence. The classroom atmosphere encourages social interaction for cooperative learning, peer teaching, and emotional development. Learning occurs in an inquiring, cooperative, nurturing atmosphere, where students increase their own knowledge through self-initiated experiences under the guidance of trained adults.

 

The Opportunity: 

The instructional aide paraprofessional reports to and is supervised by the special educator. They are primarily responsible for assisting in the implementation of each student’s Individualized Educational  Plan (IEP). 

 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Assist with instruction for students with disabilities  
  • Supervise students with disabilities during non-instructional activities 
  • Supervise students during transitions  
  • Collaborate with general education, special education, and related services staff
  • Accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with  the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting
  • Perform related duties as may be designated by the special educator or supervisor
  • 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 

 

Your Skill Set: 

  • Above average skills in collaboration 
  • Excellent skills in oral communication 
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve 
  • Experience working with students in urban environments 
  • Must be energetic, enthusiastic, patient, and flexible 
  • Assist in addressing the physical, educational, and social-emotional needs of the students
  • Willingness to be trained in de-escalation and safe physical restraint techniques
  • Must have the physical ability to work on the floor and move around the room to support  
  • students and teachers in curriculum implementation, use of manipulatives, and other  instructional methods and materials 

 

Minimum Requirements:

Associates degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university preferred. Previous Montessori training or experience preferred

 

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.

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