Onsite Early Childhood Dedicated Aide (IEP Support)

Kipp Dc; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,097,000 - 2,986,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP DC is seeking an Early Childhood Dedicated Aide to support students with special needs across the school day, implementing IEP-based strategies and daily routines. This fully in-person role is located at a DC campus with on-site hours from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, plus pre/post duties.

The aide will collaborate with teachers, behavior staff, and families, maintain confidentiality, and participate in MDT meetings as needed, while building positive relationships and adapting to changing student

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
• Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Support the implementation of behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a child’s IEP.
• Assist young children with personal hygiene, toileting/Diapering, meals and other daily activities when applicable.
• Support the classroom teacher in monitoring student progress by collecting data.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence.
• Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.
• 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 student’s 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.

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Math instruction support

Strong communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KIPP DC is seeking an Early Childhood Dedicated Aide to support students with special needs across the school day, implementing IEP-based strategies and daily routines. This fully in-person role is located at a DC campus with on-site hours from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, plus pre/post duties.

The aide will collaborate with teachers, behavior staff, and families, maintain confidentiality, and participate in MDT meetings as needed, while building positive relationships and adapting to changing student