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SY22-23 Educational Aide - Special Education

Employer
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Location
Washington, DC, US
Salary
Competitive
Educational Aide
  • Do you want to help create a more just and kind world?
  • Do you believe that diversity is a powerful strength for a school community?
  • Do you want to ensure that every student can be successful and prepared to thrive in college, career and life?
You are:

A kind, communicative, social justice leader that seeks an Educational Aide position, with a strong belief that you will provide the resources necessary to prepare students to thrive in college, career and life. You want to be part of a school community dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world. You have a growth mindset, want to develop the perspective, agency, and urgency to make a positive impact in the world around you, and take actions that promote justice and equity in your community.

We are E.L. Haynes.

A learning community where every student - of every race, socioeconomic status, home language, and ability - prepares to thrive in college, career, and life. Together, we create a more just and kind world.

Founded in 2004 and named for the first African-American woman to earn her Ph.D. in Mathematics, the award-winning E.L. Haynes Public Charter School serves nearly 1,200 students in grades Pre-K 3 through 12th grade. E.L. Haynes operates two campuses in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC, and offers a rigorous educational program designed to prepare students to succeed in the college of their choice.

We believe that our most significant contribution to ending systemic injustice is through purposefully empowering our diverse community- as individuals and as a collective- with the skills and the conviction to be effective leaders for equity.

Our mission of student success is inextricably linked with our commitment to equity and the daily efforts of every member of our community to live our motto: Be Kind, Work Hard, and Get Smart.

We:
  • Lead For Equity: We challenge ourselves and each other to interrupt inequities and build equitable alternatives.
  • Choose Joy: We find, bring, and share joy in our work every day. We practice gratitude, celebrate wins, and offer praise.
  • Achieve Excellence: We deliver high quality work every day. We set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and hold ourselves and each other to high standards.
  • Own Our Learning: We model a growth mindset for our students. We own our actions, mistakes, and learning. We continually look for ways to improve and produce high quality work.
  • Succeed Together: We value every member of our community and treat each other with kindness and care. We build meaningful relationships with students, families, and each other. We achieve more through collaboration and teamwork.
We are different. We are:
  • A diverse and inclusive community, with nearly 70% of our staff identifying as people of color.
  • The hub of the neighborhood. We are a community school and partner with neighborhood organizations to provide our families with comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services.
  • A place where all community members have their voices heard in the decision-making process.
  • A school where students learn in a rigorous and coherent PK-12 environment.
We expect students to demonstrate the following skills and qualities in our graduate profile.

ABOUT OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM

We typically operate on an extended year calendar with an additional 1,000 hours of academic and extracurricular programming beyond the 1,200 hours that every DC student receives.

Please read more about our academic program here.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Educational Aide (EA) provides administrative and classroom support. The EA performs a variety of tasks, including working with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing daily lessons, motivating learning, measuring progress, and ensuring a positive classroom culture.

The EA has the potential to support two distinct areas. The first area is Early Childhood (PreK 3 and PreK 4). This is a 10-month, full-time position reporting to the elementary Assistant Principal. The second area is supporting students with disabilities. This is a 10-month, full-time position reporting to the Assistant Director, Student Support Services.

Educational Aide - Early Childhood

You will:
  • Support instruction for students across various configurations in the classroom (whole group, small group, one-on-one, centers), as well as during specials facilitation;
  • Work together with teachers and specialists through our inclusive program to reach all students, including Special Education and ELL students;
  • Prepare, lead and complete data entry for small group lessons on discrete skills in language, literacy, math, science, and/or social-emotional development;
  • Model appropriate spoken and written language skills at every opportunity;
  • Work with students on academic tasks specified in the daily lesson plan provided by the classroom teacher;
  • Work with students on academic tasks in small groups;
  • Support positive academic and social development of 3- and 4-year-old students through positive interactions;
  • Support a variety of student needs, including trips to the restroom;
  • Support development of a positive classroom culture where students feel safe, seen, and heard;
  • Review classroom lesson plans, anticipate challenges, and participate in generating possible solutions;
  • Manage portions of class time independently due to temporary teacher absences from the classroom (i.e. IEP meetings, meeting with parents, etc.);
  • Support the instruction of the substitute teacher in the event of a day-long teacher absence;
  • Perform the lunch/recess duty and other duties as assigned;
  • Participate in regular team meetings with the classroom teacher to discuss and maintain a productive working relationship;
  • Own your learning through participation in ongoing instructional feedback cycles and individual and professional team development; and
  • Be an active member of the school community, attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Aide - Special Education

You will:

Support the delivery of effective differentiated instruction, under the guidance of classroom and special education teachers, by:
  • Being engaged with or closely working with students at all times;
  • Modeling appropriate spoken and written language skills at every opportunity;
  • Working with students on academic tasks specified in the daily lesson plan provided by the classroom teacher;
  • Managing portions of class time independently due to temporary teacher absences from the classroom (i.e. IEP meetings, meeting with parents, etc.);
  • Support the instruction of the substitute teacher in the event of a day-long teacher absence;
  • Working with students on academic tasks in small groups; and
  • Collecting observations and data on student learning and behavior.
Support positive student behavior and classroom and school culture by:
  • Implementing supports and consequences specified in individual students' Behavior Intervention Plans; and
  • Tracking behavior as directed by the School Psychologist and Special Education Team.
Prepare materials and documentation needed to support students by:
  • Utilizing daily schedules and other visuals in support of student learning;
  • Maintaining and completing documentation of student work and behavior; and
  • Reviewing classroom lesson plans, anticipating challenges, and participating in generating possible solutions.
Support students' safety and physical well-being during the school day by:
  • Ensuring that an adult is with the assigned student(s) during all hours specified in the IEP, by being on time to pick student(s) up from related services, and by moving with the students to locations, as needed;
  • Accompanying students to lunch, recess, and specials to ensure safe ratios and continuing to provide services;
  • Supporting a variety of student needs, including trips to the restroom;
  • Asking for help when a student's behavior threatens their own or other's safety; and
  • Using only Crisis Prevention Institute-approved methods of managing escalating behaviors.
Be an active member of the E. L. Haynes Professional Learning Community by:
  • Owning your learning through participation in ongoing instructional feedback cycles and individual and professional team development;
  • Participating in regular team meetings with the classroom teacher to discuss and maintain a productive working relationship;
  • Maintaining appropriate skills and certification for the assigned student(s); for example, sign language, Crisis Prevention Institute, or health and safety-related training; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
You have:
  • High School diploma or equivalent;
  • A belief that all children, from every background, must receive an excellent education and can reach high levels of academic achievement;
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and families from racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds;
  • Experience with early childhood or elementary school-aged children, or experience working with students with disabilities and/or emotional and behavioral need;
  • Skill in the use of document-based questions to assess student learning to support content area teachers;
  • The ability to support a standards-based curriculum, standards-based assessments, and differentiated instruction;
  • Self-motivation, especially when juggling competing priorities;
  • Ability to think strategically, translate thoughts into action, and follow through;
  • Strong collaboration skills to ensure student success;
  • Ability to build and sustain a positive and supportive classroom culture;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; and
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination .
You might also have:
  • Passed the ParaPro Praxis Exam or have at least 48 credit hours towards a Bachelor's degree;
  • Oral and/or written proficiency in Spanish.
We Look Forward To Meeting You!

We proactively recruit, intentionally develop, and deeply value all members of our diverse and highly talented staff community. Our work environment fosters inclusion and authenticity, supporting all staff to thrive in their roles and maximize their impact on our students.

If you are interested in joining our learning community, please visit this link on our website to start an application. Teaching candidates are also asked to submit a recent video of your teaching that shows a clear beginning, middle, and end, along with an accompanying written lesson plan. Video lessons should be submitted at application and can be sent to samplelesson@elhaynes.org. Please see more information about our hiring process here.

E.L. Haynes offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Click here to view our Employee Benefits Snapshot.

Spanish speakers and people of color are encouraged to apply.

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, we have reimagined our safety and cleanliness procedures to keep our students, families, and staff as safe as possible. More details can be found here .

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