26-27 Middle School Dedicated Aide

KIPP DC • Washington, DC

2d • $37,440 - $57,337 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dedicated Aide supports students with special needs throughout the school day implementing dedicated aide services plans that make learning accessible for the students. The Dedicated Aide will be trained in Crisis Prevention Institute to best support students throughout the day and will report directly to the school leader. KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike. As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community. Middle School includes six schools in Washington, DC, serving grades 5-8. Our teachers, leaders, and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous, culturally responsive, and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging, joyful, and identity-affirming, and we support staff through coaching, collaborative planning structures, and dedicated development time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED)
• Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction
• Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an aide, assistant or paraprofessional in an urban K–12 public school setting

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Support the implementation of behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a child’s IEP.
• Assist young children with personal hygiene, toileting/Diapering, meals, and other daily activities when applicable.
• Support the classroom teacher in monitoring student progress by collecting data.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence.
• De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.
• 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.
• Build Strong Relationships and Classroom Culture (approx. 30 percent)
• Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DC’s mission, with a focus on excellence, equity, and antiracist practice.
• Build trusting, affirming relationships with students, families, and teammates.
• Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies for classroom culture and positive behavior incentives.
• De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.
• Instructional Support (approx. 40 percent)
• Work with a Lead Teacher to teach the designed curriculum in math and reading for both small and whole groups lessons.
• Cover classes while Lead Teachers are participating in weekly grade level meetings.
• Monitor and reflect on student academic data.
• Professional Collaboration, Development, and Feedback (approx. 20 percent)
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and weekly planning/feedback meetings.
• Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders, coaches, and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.
• Meet weekly with the lead teacher and grade level chair to discuss and reflect upon weekly objectives and monthly themes.
• Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations (approx. 10 percent)
• Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness.
• Perform duties (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) as assigned.
• Support school events such as family-teacher conferences, open houses, field trips, and community events.
• The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurances
• various voluntary benefits
• employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical
• 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
• up to 15 paid time off days
• up to 10 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED