Campus Aide

Framingham Public Schools•Framingham, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Aide supervises and directs students in varied areas of the school campus and maintains classroom continuity when a teacher is absent. The position supports a safe, orderly environment during instructional and non-instructional activities and offers hands-on experience across school operations. The aide implements substitute lesson plans, supports student learning, supervises students in common areas, and assists with building safety and security procedures. The role requires working collaboratively with students, staff, families, and community members, including people from diverse backgrounds. Campus Aides are expected to follow district policies and applicable laws, protect confidential student information, attend reliably, and respond professionally to changing situations. The position is covered by the Education Association of Framingham (Unit E) Contract, is non-exempt and hourly, and has a 197-day, ten-month work year that includes 12 paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain positive, collaborative working relationships.
Sound reasoning and analytical skills to evaluate information, define problems, interpret data, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate actions.
Ability to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and ongoing professional learning to inform practice.
Experience evaluating student skills and writing clear, concise reports.
Ability to 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 the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work effectively and equitably with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to complying with district requirements, state and federal laws, and district policies, and to maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information and student records.
Regular and punctual attendance and the ability to respond professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations.
Ability to move throughout school buildings and grounds and to remain stationary for considerable periods when required.
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, enter data, and use instructional technology and office productivity equipment.
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 multiple demands and frequent interruptions.
Ability to remain calm and professional during student behavioral challenges or emotionally intense situations and to model and 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 when the teacher is absent to maintain continuous learning.
Create a safe classroom environment and guide learning toward curriculum goals using appropriate instructional methods and materials.
Enforce classroom rules and procedures, maintain order, and assist administration in implementing school policies.
Support small-group learning, respond to student questions, and address immediate problems or emergencies according to district procedures.
Supervise students during lunchtime, maintain a positive and safe cafeteria atmosphere, and assist students with food packaging, spills, and orderly cafeteria lines.
Follow the cafeteria routines in the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) plan.
Direct student movement among the cafeteria, classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms, and assist with arrival, dismissal, and ELT programming coverage.
Promptly report disciplinary, safety, sanitary, and fire concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher.
Represent the school and district professionally in interactions with parents, community members, staff, and students.
Monitor video surveillance systems daily, report malfunctions, and recommend enhancements or other needs.
Perform daily building security checks and report breaches to Building Administration.
Assist with lockdown drills, emergency evacuations, and other building security procedures.
Supervise interior and exterior common areas, including hallways, parking lots, and athletic fields.
Assist administrators as needed with locker searches, student restraints, student 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.