Job Description

Position:Instructional Aide (8 hours/11 months)


Fletcher-Maynard Academy/OSS



The Fletcher-Maynard Community:


Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city and a central hub and driver of the nation's innovation economy. Home of the renowned educational institutions of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is also the center of an impressive array of biotechnology, science, and information technology companies.



Educating about 7,000 students PreK-12, the Cambridge Public Schools include award-winning faculty, cutting-edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning plus personalized support for every student. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and over 65 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, and Chinese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.



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:


We are seeking an instructional aide to support instruction in an elementary classroom. Included in the role are additional duties beyond classroom support, such as recess or lunch coverage, bus duty, and other responsibilities as assigned. The Instructional Aide will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our students across educational settings.



Key Responsibilities:

Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the educational, emotional, and behavioral development of students Provide support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior (with guidance) Collaborate with general education and special education staff Support formal and informal assessments as directed by teaching staff Accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting 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 Other related duties as assigned


Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Instructional Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

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 Associates degree, or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university

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.