Job title: Math Acceleration Academy – 6-8 Paraprofessional (April)
Company: Cambridge Public Schools
Job description: Description of Service Opportunity:
The Math Acceleration Academy is a four day intensive math and enrichment program designed for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who would benefit from additional math instruction to meet grade level standards and achieve proficiency on the MCAS examination. This program will run during the following dates:
February Break: Tues February 20th -Friday February 23rd – 8:30am -2:55pm.
April Break: Tues April 16 – -Friday April 19th – 8:30am -2:55pm.
The Acceleration Academy is based on a research-supported program framework approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each day will include two long blocks (90-120 min) of targeted math instruction that is integrated with a hands-on STEM project. Each day will also include an hour of daily prep time, during which students will participate in an enrichment activity. Each grade level (6, 7, and 8) will have a capacity of 2 classrooms with approximately 10 scholars per classroom. 1 Paraprofessional will be assigned to each grade, providing support to two classrooms.
The Math Acceleration Academy 6-8 Paraprofessional, under the direction of the Acceleration Academy Principal and K-12 Summer/ Vacation Week Program Manager will be responsible for supporting their assigned classroom teachers, as well as other duties required within the program to help maintain and foster a school climate that promotes high expectations of all students. This program is designed to be highly selective in order to pair students with highly effective instruction. Teachers selected for this Academy will work closely with the math department to develop lessons based on target math standards and complement a pre-selected STEM project. The STEM Coach will collaborate with the Academy principal and teachers on curriculum development, and provide in-person support, coaching, and feedback during the program week. The Paraprofessional will be onsite from 7:30 am – 3:15pm to support student arrivals, breakfast, and dismissal
The Math Acceleration Academy 6-8 Paraprofessional will receive a flat stipend on March 3rd. This stipend will include 32 program hours, 6 hours of prep/set up time, and a 2 hour mandatory orientation the week of February 5th
Minimum Requirements:
Requirements:
Associate’s Degree or higher under ESSA regulations. Experience working with school age children in a diverse urban setting. Ability to collaborate with colleagues in support of students.
Preference given to staff from Cambridge Public School District.
Length of Contract: January 18 -April 26, 2024
Compensation: $1,500 Flat Stipend, paid after program completion (anticipated payment date: Mar. 15 for February Break, May 15 for April break ).
Length of Contract:
March 1 2024 to April 26, 2024
Contract Amount:
$1000.00 Flat Rate
Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.
Job Title : Math Acceleration Academy – 6-8 Paraprofessional (April) (2 positions)
Primary Location : Office Of Elementary Education
Salary Range : Stipend
Shift Type : Part-Time
Expected salary: $1500 per month
Location: Massachusetts
Job date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:06:35 GMT
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