Teacher Aide, Dedicated Aide, Substitute Teacher SY2026-27

Harmony DC PCS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony DC PCS is seeking a dedicated teacher assistant to support a student with special needs in a Washington, DC school. The role is not remote; the candidate will report daily to school and participate in lessons and assessments under the lead teacher's direction.

Responsibilities include implementing behavioral strategies, assisting during related service sessions, and collaborating with the teaching team and special education staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teacher assistant/dedicated aide experience.
• CEP degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a Student with Special Needs throughout the School Day, assisting participation in lessons, activities, and assessments.
• Give lessons under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support in all settings.
• Accompany and assist students during related service sessions (speech therapy, occupational therapy, etc).
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and the Student Support Coordinator in planning and managing lessons and independent work.
• Provide regular communication about students' development to the lead teacher.
• Plan for classroom environment, natural environment teaching, instruction, discrete trial instruction, behavior management, and reinforcement systems.
• Participate in training related to data collection and assessment; discuss observations with staff.

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Dedicated aide experience

Education

CEP degree

Job description

This is not a remote job. The candidate is expected to report to school daily.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• (1) 2 or more years of teacher assistant/ dedicated aide experience
• (2) CEP degree is preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Support a Student with Special Needs throughout the School Day:

• Assisting the student to participate in lessons, daily activities, and assessments.
• Give lessons under the direction of the lead teacher
• Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support in all settings.
• Accompany and assist students during related service sessions (speech therapy, occupational therapy, etc).

Collaborate with the Teaching Team and Special Education Team

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and the Student Support Coordinator in the planning and management of lessons and work that the student will be doing independently and with support.
• Provide regular communication about students' development to the lead teacher.
• This includes planning for: classroom environment, natural environment teaching, instruction, discrete trial instruction, behavior management strategies, and reinforcement systems.

Assist in Data Collection and record-keeping

• Participate in all training related to data collection and assessment. Discuss observations with the lead teacher and other teaching staff.

Job Type: Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Pay: $20.30 - $25.80 per hour