SY2024-25 Short Term Elementary School Dedicated Aide

$42,786 - $53,435/Yr

Ingenuity Prep - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

About the position

The Dedicated Special Education Aide at Ingenuity Prep plays a crucial role in supporting the academic and social-emotional development of students in grades 1-4 who require additional assistance. This position involves working closely with classroom teachers to create a positive learning environment and provide individualized support to students, particularly those with special needs. The aide will help implement instructional plans, support self-care activities, and maintain communication with families to foster productive partnerships. This role is essential in promoting a joyful and efficient classroom culture aligned with the school's mission of closing the opportunity gap in Southeast D.C.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support for a student or students in grades 1-4.
• Support the development of a joyful, efficient, learning-focused classroom culture in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Assist in promoting exemplary student growth both academically and socio-emotionally.
• Support students with self-care activities.
• Implement classroom instruction with fidelity to plans while being flexible to student needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with families and students' influencers to cultivate productive partnerships.
• Collaborate with colleagues in both formal and informal professional development opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism.

Requirements

• Experience as a Dedicated Aide or Teaching Assistant in an Elementary School setting (at least one year preferred).
• Ability to identify and solve challenges effectively.
• Demonstrated track record of building a joyful, efficient, learning-focused culture with students.
• High level of emotional, social, and cultural competency.
• Familiarity with best practice instructional strategies.
• Experience implementing IEPs preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching or educational support roles.
• Strong communication skills with families and students.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% match
• 100% of medical and dental premiums for employees paid
• 100% of dependent premiums and 50% of spouse's or domestic partner's premiums paid
• 100% of employee's short and long-term disability and life insurance plans paid
• Minimum of two weeks maternity/paternity leave, up to 6 weeks at 100% pay
• 100% Ingenuity Prep-paid cell phone plan
• MacBook Air computer for professional and personal use