Instructional Aide (7 hours11 months), Post Grad, CRLS-L

Position: Instructional Aide Post Grad (7 hours/11 months) CRLS-L

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School/Learning Community L / Office of Student Services

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community:
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English History Mathematics and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous comprehensive and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community we maintain a nurturing respectful and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence creativity diversity perseverance collaboration and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully responsibly and productively in a global democratic society.

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:

• Provide assistance 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 assigned

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

How 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.