Instructional Aide (7 hours/10 months), G&P/OSS

Instructional Aide (7 hours/10 months), G&P/OSS Cambridge Public Schools Office of Student Services – Cambridge, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5814260 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026 Job Description Position: Instructional Aide (7 hours/10 months) Graham & Parks School/OSS Graham & Parks School is a vibrant, multicultural, multilingual learning community located in Cambridge, MA. At Graham & Parks, we take pride in the richness of our school’s diversity and foster equity, antiracism, and inclusion. Our students come from all over the world and speak over 30 languages. We are committed to a child‑centered, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning where all children feel safe and a sense of belonging. We work hard to strike the right balance of support and challenge for each child. The work that students, faculty, and staff engage in can be characterized by collaboration, perseverance, and risk‑taking. Our goal is to ensure each child thrives. 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. Duties: 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 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 Associate’s 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. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Cambridge Public Schools 135 Berkshire Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education