Elementary Instructional Aide - Reading & SEL Support

Graham & Parks School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham & Parks School in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Acting Instructional Aide to support an elementary classroom. The role includes recess and lunch coverage, bus duty, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance students’ educational, emotional, and behavioral development.

The position requires a commitment to high-quality instructional and social-emotional support, with opportunities for training in de-escalation and safe physical restraint techniques; associates degree or 48

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Experience with children in urban environments helpful.
• Willingness to be trained in de-escalation and safe physical restraint techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support students’ educational, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Provide support in literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional development (with guidance).
• Collaborate with general and special education staff.
• Support assessments as directed by teaching staff.
• Accommodate and modify for student learning in the general education setting.
• Assist with toileting as needed for paraprofessional duties.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Graham & Parks School in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Acting Instructional Aide to support an elementary classroom. The role includes recess and lunch coverage, bus duty, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance students’ educational, emotional, and behavioral development.

The position requires a commitment to high-quality instructional and social-emotional support, with opportunities for training in de-escalation and safe physical restraint techniques; associates degree or 48