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, LitCamp, 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. • 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.
Locations 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 to exceed $5,635.00
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.