Dedicated Aide at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY26-27

Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) seeks a Dedicated Aide to provide individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to a student with disabilities in a DC detention school. You will implement IEP/BIP accommodations and support engagement while maintaining professional boundaries with correctional staff.

Work under instructional staff supervision to promote independence, emotional regulation, and safe, trauma-informed instruction in a secure setting with collaboration across educators,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree or 60 college credits preferred.
• Paraprofessional certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with at-risk/justice-involved youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one instructional support to the assigned student throughout the day.
• Implement accommodations and behavioral interventions from IEP/BIP.
• Support student engagement, self-regulation, and transitions in a secure setting.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff and carceral personnel.
• Document participation, behavior, progress, and incidents accurately.

Skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Paraprofessional certification

Job description

Dedicated Aide at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY26-27

The Organization

Maya 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 are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org .

Site Description

The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia’s detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.

Position Overview

The Dedicated Aide provides individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to a student with disabilities in a secure juvenile detention school. Working under the supervision of instructional staff and in collaboration with related service providers, the Dedicated Aide implements accommodations and behavioral interventions identified in the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

The Dedicated Aide promotes student engagement, independence, emotional regulation, and access to instruction while maintaining a safe, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and secure learning environment. Due to the unique nature of a juvenile detention setting, the aide must maintain professional boundaries, collaborate effectively with correctional staff, and consistently support school-wide behavior expectations.

Instructional Support

Provide one-on-one instructional support to the assigned student throughout the school day. Assist the student in accessing grade-level curriculum and completing classroom assignments. Implement teacher-directed instructional strategies and accommodations. Reinforce academic concepts through guided practice and individualized support. Support participation in classroom discussions, projects, vocational activities, and enrichment opportunities.

Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support

Implement behavioral supports outlined in the student's IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Utilize trauma-informed and restorative practices to de-escalate challenging behaviors. Provide proactive supervision and redirection before behaviors escalated. Reinforce positive behaviors using approved behavior support systems. Assist the student in developing coping skills, self-regulation, conflict resolution, and executive functioning skills. Support smooth transitions throughout the school day.

Student Safety and Supervision

Maintain continuous awareness of the student's location and activities while following facility security procedures. Report safety concerns, behavioral incidents, or emergencies immediately to appropriate school and facility personnel. Assist with maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.

Collaboration and Documentation

Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings when requested. Share observations regarding student progress, behavior, and engagement. Maintain accurate documentation of: student participation, behavioral observations, academic progress, and incident reports.

Collaborate with: general education teachers, special education teachers, other school staff, and carceral staff. Protect the confidentiality of all student information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain professional boundaries with students. Demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of a highly mobile student population. Model professionalism, patience, consistency, and respect in all interactions.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associate degree or completion of at least 60 college credits preferred.
• Paraprofessional certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth, justice-involved youth, or students in alternative educational settings.

The Organization

Maya 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!

Salary and Benefits

Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with 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.

Salary Description

$50,000-$58,000

The pay range for this role is:

50,000 - 58,000 USD per year (MAA@ Youth Service Center)