We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central services employees.
DCPS serves 50,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 117 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central services staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.
The Educational Aide is located in all public schools within the DCPS system. Situated at the center of national government, the goal of DPCS is to provide students with a quality education that prepares them to become future leaders, productive citizens, and individuals who are engaged in the life of the community. The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has students with disabilities that require the services and support of various Educational Aides pursuant to their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Depending on the placement of the City Teaching Alliance resident, they may serve in the following capacity: provide instructional and classroom support by working with students individually and in small groups to reinforce daily lessons, motivate learning, assess progress, assist with classroom management, support teachers in the development and implementation of instructional plans for students with disabilities, meet individual student needs (including toileting, feeding, and dressing when necessary), and collect student data as requested.
This position has been designated as Safety Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Pre-employment drug and alcohol test; Traffic record check (as applicable); Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
The City Teacher Alliance Resident will report to the Principal.
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Collaborate in the implementation of the daily lesson plans by performing tasks that reinforce learning.
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Assist the classroom teacher in regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning, arrangement of small groups, and assessments.
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Help maintain accurate student records.
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Work closely with students who may require individual or close attention.
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Assist the teacher with the development of individualized programs.
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Read to students, listen to and write down their dictations, and model language by conversing with students throughout the day.
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Work with groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, centers, or similar work while the teacher is otherwise occupied.
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Assist in the administration of the instructional plan for students with disabilities.
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Address multiple intelligences of each student through lesson plans and materials.
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Infuse culturally relevant, anti-bias materials and pedagogical strategies.
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Maintain on-going communication with families.
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Implement a variety of instructional groupings of students (small group and cooperative learning).
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Click here for a detailed breakdown of the responsibilities for each educational aide specialization.
- Bachelor’s degree. Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred for Special Education Aides.
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Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred for Special Education Aides.
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Accepted, enrolled, and in good standing with the City Teaching Alliance teacher preparation program. The employee must also have agreed to City Teaching Alliance’s resident contract.
- STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
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COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
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EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
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EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
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TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
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JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact [email protected].
