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

Instructional Aide SCALE, (7 hours/11 months), CSUS Cambridge Public Schools Office of Student Services - Cambridge, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Cambridge Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5668590

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Position:

Instructional Aide SCALE (7 hours/11 months) Cambridge Street Upper School / Office of Student Services

Cambridge Street Upper School Community:

The Cambridge Street Upper School (CSUS) was founded in 2012 as a middle school serving grades 6-8. CSUS endeavors to develop and sustain a vibrant and high functioning teaching and learning community that values social justice, affirms cultural identity, and promotes academic excellence for all. CSUS actively aspires to become a culturally proficient school that reflects equity and inclusion and affirms the rich cultural and racial diversity of our student body and their families. We are committed to challenging the opportunity gap and providing academic excellence for all.

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.

SCALE Program:

SCALE stands for Social, Communication, Academic, and Life Skills Education. It is an eleven-month substantially separate program for scholars who require intensive, specially designed instruction in any or all of these areas in a specialized classroom setting. A majority of our scholars are on the Autism Spectrum; however, we provide services to students with a range of disabilities. We serve students throughout elementary, middle, and high school and also have a Post Graduate Program for young adults aged 18-22 who continue to qualify for special education services.

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 student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

Key responsibilities include:

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 Your Skill Set:

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

Minimum Requirements:

Associates degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university preferred. Previous Montessori training or experience preferred How to

Join Our Team:

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. 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.

Position Type:

Full-Time