Elementary Campus Aide — Long-Term Substitute

Framingham Public Schools; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Campus Aide at Dunning Elementary to supervise students and support classroom continuity. The role offers hands-on experience in the school environment and serves as a pathway to future opportunities within FPS.

Anticipated to start 11/8/2026 and end 2/23/2027, the position emphasizes safety, equity, and positive behavioral support in a diverse educational setting.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Professional Experience: Experience working with children or within an educational/community setting is preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements daily substitute lesson plans in the teacher's absence to ensure continuous learning.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe, conducive to learning, and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons and units.
• Enforces rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintains order, and assists the administration in implementing school policies governing student life.
• Works with small groups to support their learning and responds to student questions with support and guidance.
• Remains calm, efficient, positive, and addresses immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with district procedures.
• Supervises students during lunchtime, circulates throughout the cafeteria, and maintains a positive, safe atmosphere.
• Helps students by opening packages/milk cartons, cleaning up spills, and assisting students through the cafeteria line in an orderly fashion.
• Adheres to routines outlined in the school’s PBIS plan as it pertains to the cafeteria.
• Directs student movement to and from the cafeteria, classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms in a safe, organized manner.
• Assists with student arrival and dismissal procedures, including providing coverage for ELT programming.
• Reports disciplinary, safety, sanitary, or fire concerns promptly to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher.
• Professionally represents the school and district in all interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.

Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Instructional & Professional Practice

Data & Technology Proficiency

Organizational & Leadership Skills

Cultural Proficiency & Equity

Compliance & Confidentiality

Professionalism, Attendance & Adaptab.

Spanish/Portuguese

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Campus Aide at Dunning Elementary to supervise students and support classroom continuity. The role offers hands-on experience in the school environment and serves as a pathway to future opportunities within FPS.

Anticipated to start 11/8/2026 and end 2/23/2027, the position emphasizes safety, equity, and positive behavioral support in a diverse educational setting.