SY2026-27 Elementary School Dedicated Aide

Ingenuity Prep•Washington, DC

5d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Dedicated Special Education Aide will work in collaboration with other members of Ingenuity Prep’s Elementary School Academy to promote the academic and social-emotional development of one or more students who have been identified as benefiting from an increased and more consistent level of differentiated instruction and support. The Dedicated Special Education Aide will serve to provide critical support to students in behavior support capacities.

Requirements

Strong ability to identify and solve challenges.
Flexibility and persistence.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing IEPs preferred.
At least one year of experience serving as a Dedicated Aide or Teaching Assistant in an Elementary School setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a dedicated aide providing one-on-one support for a student or students in grades 1-4.
Along with classroom teachers, support the development of a joyful, efficient, learning-focused classroom culture — in alignment with the school’s vision of excellence for classroom culture.
Along with classroom teachers, support exemplary student growth — both academically and socio-emotionally.
Support students with self-care activities.
Support classroom instruction with fidelity to plans and flexibility in responding to student understanding & misunderstanding.
Consistently communicate and collaborate with families and students' influencers to cultivate productive partnerships.
Collaborate with and support colleagues in both formal and informal professional development opportunities.
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation
100% of the medical and dental premium for employees and 100% for their dependents and 50% for their spouse are paid by Ingenuity Prep.
100% of employee’s short and long-term disability and life insurance plans are paid by Ingenuity Prep.
Minimum of two weeks maternity/paternity leave at 100% pay for all staff -- regardless of gender. Over time, that increases to as much as six weeks -- all at 100% pay.
100% match -- up to 3% -- on your 401K retirement plan.
100% Ingenuity Prep-paid cell phone plan.
Employee-paid Flexible Spending Accounts
Tax-free commuter benefits
Additional life insurance for employees and their dependents and/or spouses.
MacBook Air computer for professional and personal use