Special Education Instructional Aides - Cambridge, United States - Cambridge Public Schools

Cambridge Public Schools

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Cambridge, United States

3 weeks ago

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Title:
Early Applicant Pool - Special Education Instructional Aides (All Grades) (SY24-25)

Who We Are:

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 8,000 students JK-12, the Cambridge Public Schools includes 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, Chinese, and Portuguese. 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 instructional aide paraprofessional reports to and is supervised by the special educator. He/she is primarily responsible for assisting in the implementation of each student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

Key responsibilities include:

Provide assistance with instruction for students with disabilities
Supervise students with disabilities during noninstructional 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
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 socialemotional needs of the students
Willingness to be trained in deescalation 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