SY 2026-2027: Dedicated Aide

Global Citizens Public Charter School•Washington, DC

2d•$28,000 - $38,000•Onsite

About The Position

Global Citizens PCS is seeking a Dedicated Aide to support students with special needs in inclusion classrooms. The aide assists with specialized instruction and related services for students in Pre-K3 through Grade 3, including students with autism, pervasive developmental disorder, developmental delays, intense behavioral challenges, multiple learning problems, and related disorders. The role supports a student throughout the school day, helping them participate in lessons, activities, and assessments; supporting daily living activities as needed; facilitating independent work; and implementing prescribed behavioral strategies. The aide works under the direction of lead and special education teachers, collaborates with special education staff and service providers, and contributes to data collection and student progress monitoring. The position also supports an inclusive, equitable, and culturally competent school environment and participation in the school’s mission and vision.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma.
At least two years of classroom experience.
Willingness to complete Behavior Technician and Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training.
Deep experience and knowledge of learning standards and student-centered curriculum.
Ability to develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans for students with varied abilities and exceptionalities.
Ability to work effectively as a member of multidisciplinary and instructional teams.
Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Energetic, flexible, creative, and innovative approach.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Classroom experience in a public school or urban setting.
ABA and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) experience.

Responsibilities

Support a student with special needs throughout the school day, including participation in lessons, daily activities, and assessments.
Assist with daily living activities, including eating and toileting, as needed.
Facilitate independent work with materials in the inclusion environment.
Teach lessons under the direction of the lead teacher and special education teacher in the resource room.
Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support across settings; follow functional communication and behavior protocols.
Accompany and assist students during related service sessions, such as speech and occupational therapy.
De-escalate students and use counseling skills.
Collaborate with the lead teacher, special education coordinators, ABA providers, and other staff to plan and manage lessons, independent work, classroom supports, and student services.
Provide regular communication about student development to the lead teacher.
Collaborate with the ABA provider on classroom environment, natural environment teaching, instruction, discrete trial instruction, behavior management, and reinforcement systems.
Learn about writing IEP goals, progress summaries, and report cards.
Participate in training related to data collection and assessment; gather written observations for Teaching Strategies GOLD and other assessments as requested.
Discuss observations with the lead teacher, other teaching staff, and the Special Education Coordinator.
Collect data regularly to track student progress in curriculum and IEP program areas.
Support an inclusive, equitable, caring, and culturally competent school environment that meets students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.
Maintain positive, fair, and unbiased student behavior policies emphasizing relationship reconciliation and behavioral change.
Work with special education and English learner teachers to plan for and support learners’ needs.
Use student performance, placement, and school culture data to promote inclusion, equity, and closure of opportunity gaps.
Serve on the Student Support Team and implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Collaborate with the lead teacher, special education service providers, English learner teacher, and other assistant teachers to address student needs.
Implement the school mission and vision and contribute to data-driven instruction and continuous improvement.
Reflect on instructional practices, seek feedback, engage in professional learning, and collaborate with support teachers and other staff to implement the instructional program consistently.
Attend summer institute, weekly professional development sessions, coaching cycles, and school events outside regular school hours.
Contribute to a professional school culture through ethical, equitable, culturally competent, and empathetic conduct and collaborative relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.