Instructional Aide (7 hours/10 months), Baldwin

Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide (7 hours/10 months) at Baldwin School/Office of Student Services supports students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Baldwin strives to deliver a welcoming, inclusive, and joyful learning environment that supports every student in taking risks, learning, and reaching their full potential, while building community, individual responsibility, and self-confidence. 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. 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).

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

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed