DEDICATED AIDE

Dedicated Aide

Position Description and Responsibilities

About Monument Academy

Our mission is to empower students, particularly those who have experienced significant adversity, including involvement or risk of involvement in child welfare and/or other social service systems with the requisite academic, social, emotional and life skills to be successful in college, career and community. In addition, we aim to create an outstanding school that attracts, supports, and retains exceptional and caring people.

While many students may have been subject to adverse childhood experiences, these events do not define who they are or predetermine their trajectories. We also believe in a growth mindset, where adults and students value hard work, persistence, and the process of learning, and understand that valuing dedication and effort, not talent and fixed ability, foster a love of learning and improved outcomes both academically and personally. Our school is designed with an emphasis on personalized learning, experience-based learning, and social-emotional well-being to ensure that students with disabilities or who are English Language Learners will benefit from our school.

About the Position

One-on-One Aide implements special education or related services and provides direct assistance for a student. This position reports directly to the Director of Instruction and Innovation.

Shifts and hours

• Full-Time: Monday-Friday from 8:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction of the Lead Teacher/Special Education Coordinator.

• Assist in the implementation of students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Monitor student progress.

• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate fully in activities.

• Work with other professionals, including counselors, speech therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure that students' IEPs are properly implemented.

• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.

• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist in developing appropriate social skills.

• Assist in the preparation and display of student work.

• Assist classroom teachers with copying items to support teaching.

• Engage parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.

• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.

• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will:

• Associate's degree, strongly preferred.

• Two years experience working in special education and/or with individuals with Autism/severe behavioral and academic issues strongly preferred.

• Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or students with special needs.

• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.

• Be committed to their own learning.

• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently.

• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Character Traits, Values, and Professional Skills

• Commitment to the mission of Monument Academy

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Emotional self-regulation, patience, maturity and humility

• Honesty and integrity

• Curiosity and creativity

• Optimism and enthusiasm

• Excellent people skills

• Respect for students, families, and staff

• Ability and willingness to roll up sleeves and be flexible as the school moves along a growth trajectory

• Proactive and able to anticipate issues and manage unanticipated events with thoughtfulness and grace

• Commitment to positive behavioral approaches and an openness to working with youth in a mentoring capacity

• Ability to model and maintain consistent and high expectations during stressful conditions

• Thoughtful self-reflection and good self-care skills

• Commitment to teamwork

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong project management skills

• Willingness to understand the user experiences of key stakeholders and to use that knowledge to inform decisions

Location: Washington, D.C.

Compensation

Monument Academy offers competitive salaries, commensurate with experience. The school offers a strong benefits package that includes health care (HMO and PPO options), retirement plan, Flexible Spending accounts, and generous vacation leave for its administrators.

To Apply:

Please apply on-line and submit your resume and cover letter at www.monumentacademy.org/careers. You will be asked to create a profile, then fill out an application, including uploading your resume and cover letter. Salary and benefits are competitive, and commensurate with education, and level of work experience.

Monument Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are made solely on the basis of the individuals qualifications, as related to the requirements of the position being filled.