Long Term Substitute Inclusion Support Specialist [Paraprofessional] 2026-27 (full-time)

Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) is a charter public school serving students in grades 6-12. Our school values—Belonging, Equity, Growth, and Achievement—guide us in fostering postsecondary success for all students through high academic and behavioral expectations within an environment of unconditional affection and acceptance.

About the role

The ideal candidate is flexible, responsible, organized, and has experience working with students with a wide range of mild/moderate disabilities. We seek caring, compassionate applicants dedicated to students’ success, with a versatile skill set and a proactive approach to supporting both teachers and students.

This position involves collaborating closely with content and special education teachers to support middle school students with IEPs, ensuring they receive the targeted support stipulated in their plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in both inclusion and small group settings.
• Ensure a productive learning environment by offering organizational and clerical support to classroom teachers, including:
  • Photocopying or printing instructional materials.
  • Collecting and organizing student work, folders, and binders.
  • Entering data (grades, attendance) into PowerSchool.
  • Preparing supplies for lessons, projects, and activities.
• Regularly gather student progress data, including annual IEP goals and grade-level interventions, using an online data management platform and grade-level trackers.
• Support special education teachers in drafting quarterly progress notes as needed.
• Work closely with content teachers and special education staff to support students with IEPs.
• Implement accommodations as determined by IEPs, grade-level interventions, and the District Curriculum Accommodations Plan (DCAP).
• Provide input on student performance to inform IEP Team meetings.
• Offer in-the-moment social-emotional and behavioral coaching to students based on identified challenges.
• Engage in action planning meetings with teaching staff, support staff, and families to strategize support for students demonstrating increased needs.
• Attend to students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) when necessary.
• Work with a diverse student body from Cambridge, Everett, Revere, Chelsea, and surrounding communities.
• Sustain a school-wide culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging while contributing to a mission of equity and anti-racism.
• Participate in professional development as scheduled.
• Complete other duties as assigned or fulfill regular CCSC staff responsibilities as directed by a supervisor or the Head of School.

Requirements

• At least an associate’s degree or two years of college (equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution); Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with middle or high school students in a school setting is preferred.
• Experience in special education, including knowledge of accommodations, modifications, and various disabilities/learning styles, highly preferred.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules based on student needs.
• Organized, able to multitask, and responsive to student needs.
• Able to move about or stand for extended periods in various environments (indoor or outdoor).

Pay

The Inclusion Support Specialist Long-Term Sub will be paid at a rate of $150–$175 per day worked, based on level of experience.