Lower School Dedicated Aide

Lower School Dedicated Aide

Washington, DC

Working at Perry Street Prep

The Dedicated Aide will assist the teacher in promoting a healthy, positive, safe, stimulating and structured school environment for students. Will provide support to classroom teacher and students; assisting in developing, preparing and implementing strategies within plans for personal outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting the student to participate in lessons, projects, and assessments;

Creating a safe environment for children with sensory integration disorder and other special needs by accommodating both their developmental and learning requirements;

Using positive affect and communication techniques that are sensitive to the child's needs;

A deep commitment to a child's developmental and education progress;

Regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom set up, integrations of students' interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments;

Supporting the classroom teacher in monitoring student progress;

Using a variety of instructional materials, resources, and experiences to enrich student learning;

Providing educational opportunities that reflects an understanding of students' unique sensory and information processing profiles;

Using appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance the student's creative problem-solving, and evaluative thinking;

Working with families to support the progress of individual students;

Valuing the importance of play and providing opportunities for child-initiated explorations in the classroom throughout the day;

Using effective, positive, respectful interpersonal communication skills;

Establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual;

Desired Qualities

Demonstrated communication skills;

Demonstrated ability and experience to engage the interest of school‐age children;

Teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting;

Demonstrated ability to work well with parents;

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member;

Patience, flexibility, and a willingness to take risks;

Consistently reflects on her/his own teaching practices;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Experience working with linguistically and ethnically diverse student populations, and children with developmental differences.

Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and eagerness to learn;

Demonstrated commitment to the well-being and success of all students.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected]. Include the grade level band and subject (if applicable) that you are interested in teaching. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other factor, which would constitute a violation of the D.C. Human Rights Act or other applicable laws or court order.

Excellent benefits package.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 year’s experience working with students with behavior problems.

48 college credits in Child Development, Special Education, or a related field.

Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Child Development, Special Education, or a related field, preferred.

Experience in behavior management preferred

1/18/2016

Based on Experience