K-4 CPS SOARS! Summer Paraprofessionals

Description of Service Opportunity:

The CPS SOARS! program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. Each classroom will have one teacher, one paraprofessional, and up to 15 students during instructional time. Each classroom will have up to two paraprofessionals during enrichment time.

The CPS SOARS! paraprofessional, under the direction of the CPS SOARS! Principal, will be responsible for:

* Collaborating with the classroom teacher to provide a fun, safe, theme-based summer learning experience that promotes high expectations for all students;

* Supporting literacy and math instruction with teacher guidance using district provided curriculum (Lit Camp) and intervention materials;

* Supporting classroom set-up, clean up, and maintaining the classroom environment;

* Supporting enrichment activities

* Facilitating food service delivery and pick up;

* Monitoring and supporting students during lunch, recess, and drop-off/pick-up;

* Supporting students during local field trips and special events; and

Other duties as assigned

Program logistics

Dates:

May 1-June 30, 2026

13 hours of orientation, program planning, and curriculum training

Specific dates communicated with job offer

July 6-31, 2026 (CPS SOARS! Program)

Time:

There will be two shifts available for paraprofessionals to work during the 2025 summer program:

8:00 a.m.

-3:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

-4:30 p.m.

Location(s):
Morse Elementary School

Minimum Requirements:

CPS SOARS! paraprofessionals must have the ability to support students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms. Associates degree or higher and experience working with children in urban environments strongly preferred. Priority will be given to regularly appointed paraprofessionals from Cambridge Public School District.

Length of

Contract:

July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Contract Amount

Not exceed $5635.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours