Special Education Aide - Empowering Scholars

Maya Angelou Schools See Forever Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Maya Angelou Schools See Forever Foundation in Washington, DC is seeking a Dedicated Aide to support scholars with disabilities in and outside the classroom. The role includes following an Individualized Education Plan, delivering targeted academic support, and preserving a safe, respectful learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Tutoring experience and comfort working with special needs students are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• Teaching or tutoring experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Basic reading and math proficiency expected.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse learners.
• Baseline knowledge of special education concepts.

Responsibilities

• Travel to work in a timely manner.
• Communicate appropriately with co-workers and special needs students.
• Develop bonds with scholars and work with their parents.
• Create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students.
• Use creativity to plan activities for students.
• Model appropriate spoken and written language skills.
• Coach assigned student in social problem solving and behavior.
• Work with assigned student on academic tasks in daily lesson plans.
• Collect observations and data on student learning and behavior.
• Keep scholar information confidential.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Basic reading

Basic math

People skills

Special education awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Maya Angelou Schools See Forever Foundation in Washington, DC is seeking a Dedicated Aide to support scholars with disabilities in and outside the classroom. The role includes following an Individualized Education Plan, delivering targeted academic support, and preserving a safe, respectful learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Tutoring experience and comfort working with special needs students are valued in this position.