Long Term Substitute for Campus Aide

Framingham Public Schools • Framingham, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Aide provides supervision and direction to students throughout the school campus and maintains classroom continuity when a teacher is absent. The role implements substitute lesson plans, supports learning, and helps create a safe, orderly environment during instructional and non-instructional activities. It offers hands-on experience in diverse areas of a school building.

The Campus Aide supervises students in classrooms, the cafeteria, hallways, and other campus areas; supports arrival, dismissal, and designated student-supervision assignments; and assists with safety and security procedures. The position requires effective communication, organization, cultural competence, confidentiality, adaptability, and the ability to respond professionally to student needs and unpredictable situations.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position covered by the Education Association of Framingham (Unit E) Contract. The work year is 197 days (ten months), including 12 paid holidays. The posting anticipates employment from November 8, 2026, through February 23, 2027.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to respond effectively to questions from students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Ability to maintain positive, collaborative working relationships.
• Sound reasoning and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate information, define problems, interpret data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and ongoing professional learning to inform practice.
• Ability to evaluate student skills, write clear and concise reports, and implement lessons aligned with district and school goals.
• Ability to use data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and educational software, including Google Workspace for Education.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work equitably with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to following district requirements, applicable laws, and school policies, and to maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information and student records.
• Regular and punctual attendance and ability to respond professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations.
• Ability to move throughout school buildings and grounds and navigate classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds.
• Ability to see and hear continuously to support student safety, classroom monitoring, and instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by email, and by telephone or video conference.
• Frequent use of hands and ability to operate a computer, input data, and use instructional technology and office productivity machinery.
• Ability to lift, move, and position classroom materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to function in active, higher-noise school environments and manage frequent interruptions while maintaining focus on student needs.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during student behavioral challenges or emotionally difficult situations and to apply de-escalation techniques as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or in an educational or community setting.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily substitute lesson plans in the teacher’s absence to maintain learning continuity.
• Create a safe classroom environment and guide learning toward curriculum goals using appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Enforce classroom behavior rules and procedures and assist with implementation of school policies.
• Work with small groups, respond to student questions, and address immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with district procedures.
• Supervise students during lunch, help them navigate cafeteria routines, and maintain a positive and safe atmosphere in accordance with the school’s PBIS plan.
• Direct student movement among the cafeteria, classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal, including coverage for ELT programming.
• Promptly report disciplinary, safety, sanitary, or fire concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher.
• Monitor video surveillance systems, report malfunctions, perform building security checks, and report security breaches.
• Assist with lockdown drills, emergency evacuations, and other security procedures.
• Provide interior and exterior supervision in common areas, hallways, parking lots, and athletic fields.
• Assist administrators as needed with locker searches, student restraints, supervision, and investigations.
• Monitor in-house suspension, after-school suspension, and other designated student-supervision assignments.
• Investigate assigned reports of theft, vandalism, or security breaches, and attend extracurricular activities as needed.
• Represent the school and district professionally in interactions with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED