Acting Kindergarten Instructional Aide Peabody

Overview

Position:
Acting Kindergarten Instructional Aide (7 hours)

Available now through November 2025

Peabody School

Peabody School Community:

The Peabody School is dedicated to educating the "whole child"! The school’s mission—"To Love. To Learn. To Lead."—guides its practice in nurturing every student's academic, emotional, social, and leadership growth. The school aims to be a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant learning environment where every child is recognized for their unique identity, inspired by their passions, and empowered to lead with empathy.

Beyond the school’s commitment to academic excellence and equitable outcomes, the school fosters creativity and self-expression through a rich music program utilizing the Kodaly method. The school truly thrives on its strong community engagement, powered by active parent groups and monthly events, ensuring every child can thrive and become a resilient change maker and lifelong learner.

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.

The Opportunity:

The instructional aide paraprofessional reports to and is supervised by the special educator. They are primarily responsible for assisting in the implementation of each student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

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

• 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
• Associates degree, or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university

Apply online d.us. 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.