Bilingual SPED Aide for Inclusive Classrooms

bridgespcs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical & dental)

401(k) with 4% match

fingerprinting and background checks

Job summary

Bridges Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a Spanish-speaking Dedicated Aide to support students with special needs in inclusive and non-categorical self-contained classrooms. You will assist with specialized instruction and data collection under BCBA supervision.

Training in classroom-based ABA and VB will be provided; a passion for inclusion and working with diverse urban students is essential. This 10-month role offers collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families.

Qualifications

• Must Speak Spanish.
• Child Development Associates' credentials and/or coursework in early childhood education/human development are strongly preferred.
• Experience working in special education and/or with individuals with autism/severe behavioral and academic issues is strongly preferred.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher in the management of a non-categorical self-contained/inclusion classroom for high-level special needs students.
• Implement prescribed care plan and assist with all Adaptive Daily Living Skills (ADLS) and assistive technology.
• Maintain the safety of students and act as a positive role model.
• Support assigned student(s) with physical and academic support during instruction.
• Regularly collect data to track students’ progress in 4 program areas: curriculum, IEP, ADLS, and ABA/VB.

Skills

Spanish

Time management

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA or 60 credit hours

BA or MA

Job description

Bridges Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a Spanish-speaking Dedicated Aide to support students with special needs in inclusive and non-categorical self-contained classrooms. You will assist with specialized instruction and data collection under BCBA supervision.

Training in classroom-based ABA and VB will be provided; a passion for inclusion and working with diverse urban students is essential. This 10-month role offers collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families.