Dedicated Aide at Howard University Public Charter Middle School – Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description The Dedicated Aide supports a student with special needs throughout the school day by making the curriculum and daily activities accessible for the student. The Dedicated Aide will be trained in Safety-Care to best support students throughout the day and will report directly to the school leader. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
Under teacher direction, provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve a child's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that childs IEP goals.
Support the implementation of behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a childs IEP.
Support the classroom teacher in monitoring student progress.
Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence.
Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.
Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform the planning of small groups, classroom set-up, integration of students interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments.
Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
Demonstrate flexibility at all times. dedicated aides are attached to the students IEP, and it should be expected that responsibilities will change as students needs change, including being reassigned to another child which may be at another campus.
Participate in 45-60 day Individual Education Plan reviews
Attend Manifestation Determination Team meetings with the student support team and teachers.
Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness.