Instructional Aide, SCALE (7 hours/11 months), DVUS

Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide is a paraprofessional in the SCALE (Social, Communication, Academic, and Life Skills Education) program at Darby Vassall Lane Upper School, a Cambridge Public Schools middle school serving grades 6–8. SCALE is an eleven-month, substantially separate program providing intensive, specially designed instruction in social, communication, academic, and life skills to students with disabilities. Many students are on the autism spectrum, and the program serves students from elementary through high school, as well as young adults ages 18–22 in its Post Graduate Program.

The Instructional Aide reports to and is supervised by the special educator and primarily assists with implementing each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The position is listed as 7 hours/11 months. Duties may include toileting students.

Requirements

• Above-average collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Experience working with students in urban environments.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, patient, and flexible approach.
• Ability to assist in addressing students’ physical, educational, and social-emotional needs.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university.
• Previous Montessori training or experience.

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 instruction for student learning and support general education teachers in implementing appropriate accommodations in general education settings.
• Perform related duties designated by the special educator or supervisor.
• Perform toileting duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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