Instructional Aide SCALE ELT (8 hours/11 months), FMA/OSS

Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fletcher-Maynard Academy (FMA) is an inclusive, student-centered elementary school serving students from PreK to Grade 5. It is committed to equity, innovation, and academic excellence, fostering a positive, professional, and collaborative environment. FMA is proud of its culturally diverse community and works in partnership with families to close opportunity gaps and support every child’s success. The Office of Student Services (OSS) provides supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and those with advanced learning needs. The SCALE (Social, Communication, Academic, and Life Skills Education) Program is an eleven-month substantially separate program for scholars who require intensive, specially designed instruction in these areas. A majority of scholars are on the Autism Spectrum, but services are provided to students with a range of disabilities across elementary, middle, and high school, including a Post Graduate Program for young adults aged 18-22.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree