Position Overview: DCI is hiring a full-time Dedicated Aide for next school year 26-27. 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. 

Compensation: (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.