2026-2027 SY - Dedicated Aide

Girls Global Academy; Washington; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Girls Global Academy is seeking a Dedicated Aide to support special education students with personalized supports. You will work with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure academic, behavioral, and social-emotional progress while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include implementing teacher-directed lessons, documenting progress, and participating in regular team meetings. Aide duties also cover supervision during arrival/dismissal and school transitions as outlined in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IEPs and 504 plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to assigned student throughout the day.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Special education experience

Instructional strategies

Collaboration with teachers

Professionalism

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Three years experience in a school environment

Job description

Dedicated Aide

The Dedicated Aide is an import part of the student success and special education team. Each Dedicated Aide is an integral member of the GGA instructional team who will be responsible for supporting special education students with personalized and focused supports. This role reports to the Special Education Coordinator and will work closely with teachers to support one or more students.

Key Expectations:

• Dedicated Aides support the instructional program by implementing teacher-directed lessons and accommodations aligned to students’ IEPs, 504 Plans, and classroom expectations. Dedicated Aides do not independently design curriculum or submit lesson plans but are expected to be familiar with daily objectives and instructional goals.

• Dedicated Aides play a critical role in supporting school culture and student safety. This includes assigned duties during arrival, dismissal, transitions, hallways, lunch, and other supervision periods as outlined in the master schedule.

• Dedicated Aides are expected to collaborate closely with classroom teachers, special education staff, deans, and administrators to ensure students receive consistent academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support throughout the school day.

• As partners in education with families, Dedicated Aides maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times. Communication with caregivers occurs through or in coordination with lead teachers and administrators, unless otherwise directed.

• Dedicated Aides are expected to support accurate documentation, including attendance, behavior tracking, service logs, and other records required for compliance and student support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides consistent, individualized support to assigned student(s) throughout the school day in alignment with documented learning, behavioral, medical, and social-emotional needs.

• Implements instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications as directed by the classroom teacher and special education team.

• Supports student engagement, task completion, organization, and self-regulation during academic instruction and independent work periods.

• Reinforces positive behavior supports and assists with de-escalation strategies in accordance with school policies and student support plans.

• Assists with the administration of teacher-designed formative assessments and classroom activities, ensuring appropriate access and support for the student.

• Encourages student independence, confidence, and self-advocacy while avoiding over-prompting or doing work on the student’s behalf.

• Supports inclusive classroom practices that affirm diverse identities, abilities, and lived experiences.

Learning and Professional Practice

• Implements instructional and behavioral strategies using guidance from teachers, specialists, and administrators.

• Uses approved technology tools and classroom resources to support differentiated instruction and accessibility.

• Participates actively in team meetings, student support discussions, and problem-solving conversations related to assigned students.

• Maintains accurate, timely records related to student progress, services provided, and observations, as required.

• Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility, and a willingness to engage in ongoing learning and skill development.

School Community Engagement

• Builds positive, respectful relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries and expectations.

• Supports schoolwide culture by modeling GGA’s values of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and safety.

• Participates in required weekly and monthly professional development sessions and school initiatives.

• Collaborates effectively with classroom teachers and special education staff through co-teaching models and coordinated student support.

• Contributes to a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that enables all students to learn and thrive.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred but not required.
• Have a minimum of three years of work in a school environment.
• Background knowledge with IEPs and special education students preferred.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
• Ensure Student Access & Success
• Build Relationships & Collaborate
• Collect, Analyze, & Respond to Data
• Follow your student’s/your schedule plus, department meetings, school wide meetings.
• Model and reinforce ourSpecial Population belief

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL ALIGN TO OUR ACADEMIC APPROACH:

• Creating classroom experiences that embody our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety including establishing strong relationships to demonstrate that we care about them
• Foster deeply engaging lessons and activities that deliver the content in ways that excite and enable our students to learn
• Use resources to effectively differentiate for all types of learners through co-teaching with special education teachers and through providing students additional resources

About Our School

Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. We are currently a Candidate to be an International Baccalaureate World School who offers the IB Career Programme with specific pathways in engineering and business.

As we continue to grow our student body to 400 students and 60 staff over the next 3-5 years we strive to establish a strong school culture where our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety are embedded in everything we do.

Our SY 26-27 Staff: You will be an integral part of growing our school, and as a member of the GGA Staff you understand that starting and growing a school is hard work, so you are empowered to take ownership over the work and have a responsibility to each of our students. You are truly a part of a resilient team that has an all-hands-on-deck mentality and faces challenges head on with clear communication. Our future graduating classes need staff that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms and are committed to making sure our students know they matter.

We are located in the heart of Washington D.C. between the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods, and just one block from the Gallery Place Metro Station. This ideal location allows us to engage our students in the vibrant and globally focused culture of the community and all that DC has to offer.

Ideal Candidates

Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter. Through our daily work, we are committed to actions that equip the next generation of leaders to navigate the world with confidence and compassion to succeed in any path they may choose. Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change.

Because you matter - this is who we are looking for:

• You are highly qualified and mission oriented
• You are passionate about all girls’ high school education
• You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment
• You are a self-starter, problem solver and have a growth mindset
• You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1

If you meet these ideals - we want to speak with you about joining our team!

Our Commitments to Staff:

• Personalized professional development tailored to your needs as an educator
• Support and coaching from an experienced leadership team
• A seat at the table where you are a decision maker in an equitable and inclusive environment
• Work-life rhythm where you are encouraged to make self care a priority

Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.