Dedicated Aid

Meridian Public Charter School•Washington, DC

10d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Dedicated Aid to join our Elementary School Campus for the 2026–27 school year. A dedicated aide works from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm during the regular academic year. The position may require occasional evening and/or weekend commitments outside of the regular school hours. Dedicated Aids at Meridian are responsible for the following: Support the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners Assist students with participating in daily classroom lessons and routines Collaborate in the implementation of daily lesson plans by supporting students’ access to instructional material Use positive affect and communication techniques that are sensitive to student’s needs Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting students Consistently implement behavioral and academic strategies as per students’ IEPs Communicate with teachers as may be required for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. Maintain student records; assist teachers in regularly observing students and tracking student progress Provide assistance to the implementation of physical and occupational therapy, speech and language, vision and hearing support programs as needed for the student Assist students with gross and fine motor activities including personal hygiene, feeding and toileting Assist student with school meals (breakfast, lunch, snack), including carrying trays, organizing meal trays for students, and cleaning up meals Work with families to support the progress of assigned students Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, etc.) in order to resolve issues, providing information and/or direction Actively monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment Attend student, grade level, content level, and school meetings as assigned by administration or designee Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school degree or GED equivalent
Trained in therapeutic restraint tactics
Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Strong communication skills in order to ensure effective, positive interactions with teaching team, staff, parents and students
Solution focused and goal oriented
Energetic, reliable, and flexible
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative work environment
Ability to maintain a patient and supportive relationship with assigned students required

Responsibilities

Support the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners
Assist students with participating in daily classroom lessons and routines
Collaborate in the implementation of daily lesson plans by supporting students’ access to instructional material
Use positive affect and communication techniques that are sensitive to student’s needs
Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting students
Consistently implement behavioral and academic strategies as per students’ IEPs
Communicate with teachers as may be required for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Maintain student records; assist teachers in regularly observing students and tracking student progress
Provide assistance to the implementation of physical and occupational therapy, speech and language, vision and hearing support programs as needed for the student
Assist students with gross and fine motor activities including personal hygiene, feeding and toileting
Assist student with school meals (breakfast, lunch, snack), including carrying trays, organizing meal trays for students, and cleaning up meals
Work with families to support the progress of assigned students
Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, etc.) in order to resolve issues, providing information and/or direction
Actively monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment
Attend student, grade level, content level, and school meetings as assigned by administration or designee
Other duties as assigned