Acting Instructional Aide, Post Grad (7 hours), CRLS

Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS), through the Office of Student Services, is hiring an Acting Instructional Aide, Post Grad, for a seven-hour position available from November 2026 through February 2027. CRLS is a comprehensive high school organized into four Learning Communities, with a mission to provide every student a rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized education in a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment.

The Office of Student Services provides support to Cambridge Public Schools students, with programs focused on equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students with advanced learning needs. The instructional aide paraprofessional reports to and is supervised by the special educator and primarily assists with implementing each student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

Requirements

• Above-average collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Experience working with students in urban environments.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, patient, and flexible.
• Willingness to be trained in de-escalation and safe physical restraint techniques.
• Physical ability to work on the floor and move around the room to support students and teachers with curriculum implementation, manipulatives, and other instructional methods and materials.
• Associate degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to 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 instruction for student learning and support the general education teacher in implementing appropriate accommodations in the general education setting.
• Assist in addressing students' physical, educational, and social-emotional needs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree