Instructional Aide, SCALE (7 hours/11 months), King Open 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:

5880043

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026

Job Description Position :

Instructional Aide, SCALE (7 hours/11 months)

King Open School/Office of Student Services About King Open School Community :

The King Open's commitment statement reads, "The King Open is committed to increasing every student's ability to monitor her or his own learning, to recognize the role of effort in learning, and to work and succeed independently as well as cooperatively." Through differentiation and academic rigor, we provide our students with a well-rounded education that will enable them to develop critical and flexible thinking capacity, collaboration skills, and a work ethic that will prepare them for becoming productive citizens. We know that this commitment cannot be fully realized without the support of our families. Therefore, participation and feedback from parent/guardian/caregiver(s) is welcomed, and we are also committed to ensuring that all of our families are deeply connected with their child's learning and the happenings in our school community. Positive attitudes and perceptions influence teaching and learning. Here at the King Open, we believe that it is our shared responsibility to maintain and cultivate positive attitudes and perceptions as we work together to create and plan activities. An authentic respect for diversity, as evidenced by a sincere effort to learn about our students and to include culturally responsive pedagogy in our day-to-day routines, will have a huge impact on creating/sustaining a safe, orderly, and high-achieving school community. We create opportunities for our students to acquire and integrate, extend and refine, as well as use content meaningfully so that they have the skills needed to actively explore and investigate the ever-changing world. Finally, looking at student work and assessment data will aid the King Open staff in making informed decisions about instruction in an intentional effort to close gaps in student learning and dramatically increase student achievement.

The Office of Student Services:

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of support 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 Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Cambridge Public Schools 135 Berkshire Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141

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