High School Dedicated Aide 9th-12th 25-26

2526 Dedicated Aide Internal

About KIPP DC:

By 2025 KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful innovative and inclusive school system that provides joyful identityaffirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence equity and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous relevant and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We seek out teachers who are passionate about educational equity driven by student and family relationships and constantly seeking to grow.

About this position:

The Dedicated Aide supports a student with special needs throughout the school day by making the curriculum and daily activities accessible for the student. The Dedicated Aide will be trained in SafetyCare to best support students throughout the day and will report directly to the school leader.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Under teacher direction provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve a childs achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that childs IEP goals.
• Support the implementation of behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a childs IEP.
• Assist young children with personal hygiene toileting meals and other daily activities when applicable.
• Support the classroom teacher in monitoring student progress.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence.
• Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.
• Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes or ABC data to inform the planning of small groups classroom setup integration of students interests in learning activities and subsequent assessments.
• 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 students 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.
• Participate in 4560 day IEP reviews in order to determine the students LRE.
• Attend MDT meetings with the student support team and teachers.
• Fulfill the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress attendance and timeliness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED) (Required) Bachelors degree. (Preferred)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading writing and mathematics instruction. Must be energetic reliable flexible and integritydriven.
• Strong communication skills in order to ensure effective positive interactions with their teaching team staff parents and children.
• Commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities. (Required)
• Experience teaching in an urban school. (Preferred)

Compensation & Benefits:

• When it comes to compensation at KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. Dedicated Aides are hourly nonexempt and start at $18.00/hr and increase with years of experience and education levels. Please see the salary scale here.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3 employer contribution and a 3 match with vesting after three years.
• Currently individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days 12 paid holidays paid Thanksgiving week break winter break spring break and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
• All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pretax deductions for transportation costs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legallyrecognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs nondiscrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information and here to learn more about joining our team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legallyrecognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs nondiscrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

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