Instructional Aide (7 hrs10 mon), Graham & Parks School at Cambridge Public Schools

Position: Instructional Aide (7 hours per day/10 months)Graham & Parks SchoolGraham and Parks School Community:Graham & Parks School is a vibrant multicultural multilingual learning community located in Cambridge MA. At Graham & Parks we take pride in the richness of our schools diversity and foster equity antiracism and inclusion. Our students come from all over the world and speak over 30 languages.We are committed to a child-centered interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning where all children feel safe and a sense of belonging. We work hard to strike the right balance of support and challenge for each child. The work that students faculty and staff engage in can be characterized by collaboration perseverance and risk-taking. Our goal is to ensure each child thrives.The Office of Student Services: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 Opportunity:The instructional aide paraprofessional reports to and is supervised by the special educator. They are primarily responsible for assisting in the implementation of each students Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).Key responsibilities include:Assist with instruction for students with disabilitiesSupervise students with disabilities during non-instructional activitiesSupervise students during transitionsCollaborate with general education special education and related services staffAccommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education settingPerform related duties as may be designated by the special educator or supervisorToileting of students is a duty that an individual may be expected and required to perform as a paraprofessional employed by the Cambridge Public SchoolsYour Skill Set:Above average skills in collaborationExcellent skills in oral communicationDemonstrated ability to problem solveExperience working with students in urban environmentsMust be energetic enthusiastic patient and flexibleAssist in addressing the physical educational and social-emotional needs of the studentsWillingness to be trained in de-escalation and safe physical restraint techniquesMust have the physical ability to work on the floor and move around the room to supportstudents and teachers in curriculum implementation use of manipulatives and other instructional methods and materialsMinimum Requirements:Associates degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university preferred. Previous Montessori training or experience preferredHow to Join Our Team:Apply online at . Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.At the Cambridge Public Schools we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district. Key Skills System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1