Dedicated Aide

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Position Overview: DCI is hiring a full-time Dedicated Aide. The Dedicated Aide assists in the supervision and instruction of students with disabilities or special needs in a regular or special education classroom; observes and documents student progress; implements plans for instruction; and provides clerical support, as needed. Dedicated Aides at DCI also have afternoon duty posts and responsibilities to support after school programming. 

Salary Range: $36,771 - $42,179 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. (Associates, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent is highly preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry orders and deliveries short distances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in a school environment.
• Comfortable in a Mac environment.
• Able to draft and create documents and spreadsheets.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for students with disabilities or special needs to participate in classroom activities.
• Support student’s independent achievement and growth through implementation of best practices.
• Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire, and use their tools to complete their work.
• Reinforce the use of communication efforts of students with disabilities under the guidance of the instructional team to include self advocacy.
• Implement academic instruction taught by a teacher for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions; document progress.
• Participate, as appropriate, in communication between school and home per a student’s IEP.
• Confer with teachers on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating the progress of students with disabilities or special needs and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Assist other staff members as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• When not supporting the department as a Dedicated Aide, you'll be required to:
  • Support teachers as an additional instructor in the classroom;
  • Teach courses and/or substitute teach as the sole instructor as necessary; and perform administrative duties for the department.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and
  students.
• Commit to environmentally sustainable business practices.
• Follow the Special Education teams Designated Aide expectations. 
• Other duties as assigned, to include after school duty posts and support.

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family. 

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.  
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.