What are the responsibilities and job description for the CPS Summer Skill Boost Instructional Coach (2 positions) position at Cambridge Public Schools?
Description of Service Opportunity:
The CPS Summer Skills Boost program is a four week focused summer program that provides high-impact tutoring for current 6-7 grade students with demonstrated academic needs in math and literacy.
The program will operate from 8:30-11:00am on Mondays -Thursdays at The Putnam Avenue School from July 6 to July 30. Students will be cohorted by home school (CSUS, DVUS, RAUC, PAUS) and matched with school-based educators. Students will have a choice of accessing tutoring in-person or via Google Meet. The student teacher ratio will be 1:5.
The CPS Summer Skills Boost Instructional Coach, under the direction of the Skill Boost Principal, is responsible for the creation of curriculum and professional development and training of tutors. Specific duties include:
May–June
-Collaborate with the department staff to develop guidance for teachers utilizing district-provided summer academic curriculum, including pacing and differentiation.
-Plan and facilitate for pre-program professional development for summer teaching staff.
Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate.
Minimum Requirements:
CPS Summer Skills Boost Instructional Coach, must have the ability to teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms. MA DESE licensure in English 5-8, Mathematics 5-8, and/or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 preferred. Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.
Length of Contract: May 1–June 30, 2026
Contract Amount:
May–June, 2026: $50 per hour ($1000, not to exceed 20 hours)
Length of Contract:
May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026
Contract Amount:
Not exceed $1000.00
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