Dedicated Aide at Maya Angelou PCS SY 24 -25

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionThe OrganizationMaya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed - they will thrive!If you would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit .The TouchstoneAt the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.Position OverviewDedicated Aides are assigned to work with a specific scholar(s) with a disability. They work to provide classroom-based support and intense case management to our students both in and outside of the general education setting. The support of the Dedicated Aide will allow scholars with disabilities to be educated alongside nondisabled scholars to the maximum extent appropriate. Dedicated Aides accompany the scholar to all classes during the school day, implement the scholar's behavior plan, provide individualized attention and instruction during academic periods, and support them during other portions of the day, as determined by the Individualized Education Plan.Some of the more common reasons for this type of support include (1) protectionsafety of the scholar, (2) instructional support, (3) transition, and (4) reduction of anxiety for the scholar. Dedicated Aides carry out their responsibilities under the direct supervision of the Special Education leadership team. Dedicated Aids will ideally work with scholars throughout the school year.RequirementsResponsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:Travel to work in a timely mannerCommunicate appropriately with co-workers and special needs studentsDevelop bonds with scholars and work with their parentsCreate and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all studentsUse creativity to plan activities for studentsModel appropriate spoken and written language skillsCoach assigned student in social problem solving, and appropriate behaviorWork with assigned student on academic tasks specified in the daily lesson planCollect observations and data on student learning and behaviorKeep scholar information confidential by treating it with the strictest confidence and refraining from discussing the student outside of the school environmentDedicated Aides support positive scholar behavior and classroom and school culture by:o Implementing supports and consequences specified in the scholar's Behavior Intervention Plan.o Responding to scholar behavior using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.o Dedicated Aides support youth's safety and physical well-being during the school day by: ensuring that they are with the assigned youth during all hours specified on the IEP, including moving with the assigned youth to all locations, accompanying them within the school environment to ensure safety, and asking for help when a youth's behavior threatens their own or other's safety.QualificationsHigh School Diploma (required)Bachelor's Degree or pursuit of a bachelor's degree (preferred)Tutoring experienceBasic reading and math proficiencyBasic people skills and ability to work with special needs studentsBasic knowledge of special education studentsA desire to develop a career within Maya Angelou Schools and the field of EducationSalary and BenefitsOur salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. Paid winter and spring breaks, paid summer break based on pay periods worked. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA and FSA offerings, a 401k retirement savings plan, and the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Created: 2024-11-05