A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Instructional Aide (7 hours/10 months), Baldwin Cambridge Public Schools Office of Student Services - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in
Cambridge Public Schools Job Details Job ID:
5897424
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Job Description Position :
Instructional Aide (7 hours/10 months) Baldwin School/Office of Student Services Maria L.
Baldwin School Community:
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. We work hard to be a community that provides joy, belonging, challenge, and growth to every Baldwin student every day. We are also a community of adult learners.
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 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 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 Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Cambridge Public Schools 135 Berkshire Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
Email:
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