Project Forward Classroom Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; West Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Community College is seeking a part‑time Classroom Assistant to support instructors in delivering course materials and assisting with attendance data entry.

The role emphasizes health and safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct, with duties ranging from instructional support to maintaining student records and assisting in lesson planning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written skills, very strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional classroom support to students and staff in classroom and field experience settings, as directed by the classroom teacher in the vocation to which assigned.
• Implement modifications and adaptations to the environment or with materials as directed by the classroom instructor with whom working.
• Assist staff, as directed, in maintaining charts, data, and/or any other records related to student progress and record keeping (absences).
• Reinforce all academic/social behaviors as taught and expected by instructor and consistent with program expectations.
• Model appropriate social and professional skills, participation, adult behaviors, and problem-solving skills.
• Assist classroom instructor in the management of student behavior by applying pro‑active strategies when presented with adverse student behaviors.
• Act as a cooperative team member in all course and program related experiences.
• Maintain professional Classroom Assistant skills by attending Project Forward's in‑service meetings and workshops.
• Provide verbal/written feedback of all requested observations for the purpose of assisting classroom instructors in evaluating students.
• Participate in lesson and classroom activity planning only as directed by instructor.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned and/or requested from time to time by Project Forward administration or classroom instructors.

Skills

Strong written skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Classroom Assistants work directly under the supervision of Classroom Instructors and the Project Forward Learning Disability Specialist. The most essential function of this position is to support the design, implementation and evaluation process of the course material, as directed by the Instructor. Assistants will help to protect the health and safety of students, while adhering to confidentiality requirements and protocols of the Program. They demonstrate integrity, respect for diversity, and all standards of ethical conduct expected of a professional at Project Forward. They will also be responsible for attendance data entry.

Examples of Duties

1. Provide direct instructional classroom support to students and staff in both classroom and field experience settings, as directed by the classroom teacher in the vocation to which assigned.
2. Implement modifications and adaptations to the environment or with materials as directed by the classroom instructor with whom working.
3. Assist staff, as directed, in maintaining charts, data, and/or any other records related to student progress and record keeping (absences).
4. Reinforce all academic/social behaviors as taught and expected by instructor and consistent with program expectations.
5. Model appropriate social and professional skills, participation, adult behaviors, and problem-solving skills.
6. Assist classroom instructor in the management of student behavior by applying pro‑active strategies when presented with adverse student behaviors.
7. Act as a cooperative team member in all course and program related experiences.
8. Maintain professional Classroom Assistant skills by attending Project Forward's in‑service meetings and workshops.
9. Provide verbal/written feedback of all requested observations for the purpose of assisting classroom instructors in evaluating students.
10. Participate in lesson and classroom activity planning only as directed by instructor.
11. Perform any other related duties as assigned and/or requested from time to time by Project Forward administration or classroom instructors.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree, or equivalent experience.
2. Valid driver's license.
3. Strong written skills, very strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
4. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Preferred Qualification

One year of experience working with individuals with special needs.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Compensation

$20.00 per hour for up to 18 hours per week. Part‑time, non‑benefited, non‑unit position.

Application Deadline

Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Equal Opportunity

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.