Instructional Aide (7 hours per day/10 months), Graham & Parks School

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school in Massachusetts is seeking an Instructional Aide to support classroom instruction. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance students' educational and emotional development. Candidates are preferred to have a Bachelor's degree and experience with children in urban environments. The position includes responsibilities such as support during lunch and recess, and requires a commitment to providing high-quality educational support. Apply online with a resume and cover letter to join our inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Commitment to ensuring high-quality instructional and social-emotional support.
• Above average skills in collaboration and flexible problem-solving.
• Experience with children in an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the development of students.
• Provide support in reading/literacy, math, and social-emotional behavior.
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff.
• Support formal and informal assessments as directed by teaching 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 toileting duties for students as required of a paraprofessional in Cambridge Public Schools.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Commitment to student support

Urban experience with children

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Job description

Instructional Aide (7 hours per day/10 months), Graham & Parks School

Cambridge Public Schools – Graham & Parks School – Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Job ID: 5352643

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Instructional Aide (7 hours per day / 10 months) at Graham & Parks School.

Graham and Parks serves a diverse population of students and families from 36 different countries, speaking 26 different languages.

The mission of Graham and Parks Alternative Public School is to educate the whole child, fostering a child‑centered learning environment that encourages curiosity and focused inquiry.

We are seeking an instructional aide to support instruction in an elementary classroom, with additional duties such as recess, lunch coverage, and bus duty. The Instructional Aide will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support students across educational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the educational, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Provide support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social‑emotional behavior (with guidance).
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff.
• Support formal and informal assessments as directed by teaching 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 toileting duties for students as required of a paraprofessional in Cambridge Public Schools.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Your Skill Set

As the incoming Instructional Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• A commitment to ensuring that students have access to high‑quality instructional and social‑emotional support.
• Above average skills in collaboration and flexible problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Experience with children in an urban environment.

How to Join Our Team

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and state how you heard about this opportunity.

EEO Statement

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 Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]