Dedicated Aide- Middle School

1 month ago


Washington, United States KIPP DC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

24-25 Dedicated Aide
Middle School


About KIPP DC:

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. 

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We seek out teachers who are passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and constantly seeking to grow.
 

About this position:

The Dedicated Aide supports a student with special needs throughout the school day by making the curriculum and daily activities accessible for the student. The Dedicated Aide will be trained in Safety-Care to best support students throughout the day and will report directly to the school leader.


Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Under teacher direction, provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve a child's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that child’s IEP goals.
  • Support the implementation of behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a child’s IEP.
  • Assist young children with personal hygiene, toileting, meals and other daily activities when applicable.
  • Support the classroom teacher in monitoring student progress.
  • Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence.
  • Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies. 
  • Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes or ABC data to inform the planning of small groups, classroom set-up, integration of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments.
  • Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
  • Demonstrate flexibility at all times. dedicated aides are attached to the student’s IEP, and it should be expected that responsibilities will change as students’ needs change, including being reassigned to another child which may be at another campus. 
  • Participate in 45-60 day IEP reviews in order to determine the student’s LRE.
  • Attend MDT meetings with the student support team and teachers.
  • Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness.


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED) (Required), Bachelor’s degree. (Preferred)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction. Must be energetic, reliable, flexible and integrity-driven.
  • Strong communication skills in order to ensure effective, positive interactions with their teaching team, staff, parents and children.
  • Commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities. (Required)
  • Experience teaching in an urban school. (Preferred)


Compensation & Benefits:

  • When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. Dedicated Aide salaries range from $33,488 to $47,971. Please see the salary scale here. IAs can earn up to $2,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
  • KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
  • KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
  • Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
  • All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.


Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

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