Technical Assistant, OSS CRLS

Position : Technical Assistant (10 month-188 Days / 8 hours)

Office of Student Services / CRLS

The Office of Student Services (OSS) :

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.

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community :

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English History Mathematics and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous comprehensive and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community we maintain a nurturing respectful and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence creativity diversity perseverance collaboration and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully responsibly and productively in a global democratic society.

The Opportunity :

The Technical Assistant will provide individualized support to meet the academic behavioral and personal care needs of a student receiving special education services. The individual in this role will work under the direction of the classroom teacher special educators and related service providers to ensure consistent implementation of the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the students IEP including academic instruction behavioral support plans and therapeutic strategies directed by service providers.
• Support the student with activities of daily living including toileting routines diapering changing clothes hygiene needs and any feeding or mobility assistance required.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of the student during transitions including movement to and from classes recess lunch specials transportation and arrival and dismissal.
• Provide instructional support by reinforcing lessons adapting materials as directed and helping the student access the curriculum.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined by the special education team.
• Maintain consistent communication with classroom teachers and service providers to support alignment and monitor progress.
• Support the student during non-instructional and unstructured times promoting independence and engagement whenever appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all district policies and procedures related to special education and student safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Your Skill Set :

As the incoming Technical Assistantyou will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications :

How to Join Our Team :

Apply online at . 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.

Key Skills

Public Health,Proofreading,Computer Operation,Mediation Experience,Phlebotomy,Instructional Design,Project Leadership,Customer Support,Specimen Collection / Processing,Cataloging,Remedy,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1