Special Education Instructional Aide, SCALE Program

Instructional Aide SCALE (8 hours/11 months), OSS/FMA Cambridge Public Schools Fletcher-Maynard Academy – Cambridge, Massachusetts. Job Details Job ID: 5731517 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026 Position Type: Full-Time Job Description Position: Instructional Aide SCALE (8 hours/11 months) The Fletcher-Maynard Academy is an inclusive, student-centered elementary school serving students from PreK to Grade 5 in the heart of Cambridge. Our school is committed to equity, innovation, and academic excellence. FMA fosters a positive, professional, and collaborative environment where students thrive through strong relationships, engaging instruction, and a whole-child approach. We are proud of our culturally diverse community and work in partnership with families to close opportunity gaps and support every child’s success. 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. 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 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 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. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education