24/25 Sped Dedicated Aide - Washington, United States - Phalen Leadership Academies

Phalen Leadership Academies

Verified Company

Washington, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Opportunity:

PLA Special Education Dedicated Aides are passionate and devoted assistants bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars.

Our Special Education Paraprofessionals are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community.

As a Special Education Dedicated Aide at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work under the supervision of the building principal with direct supervision provided by special education teachers.

Day to day duties will vary depending on the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the student's disabilities.

The Details

Key Deliverables:

Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students and monitor their progress
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom
Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social worker, occupational and physical therapists
Assist building level SPED Department with maintaining student records
Support students with behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
Assist in the preparation and display of student work
Assist SPED teacher with preparing materials for students

Experience and Education Requirements:

A passion for working with students and families in underserved communities
High school diploma or its equivalent; some college experience, preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families

The Network:

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.

In addition to serving as one of the country's best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students.

This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.

The Campus:
Hope Community PCS - Tolson is a public charter school in Washington, D.C. that was founded in 2006 and recently joined the PLA network in 2022.

We serve about 250 scholars from PK - 8th grade with a school population that is reflective of the strength and diversity of the community in which we are privileged to serve.

We pride ourselves on our STEAM-focused learning that results in scholars taking risks, engaging in learning, and having ownership of their education.

Our vision is centered on having a growth mindset to encourage our scholars to develop their immense potential and continue to be active contributors to their communities.

We believe that by providing a world-class education in an empowering school environment, all scholars are able to flourish and achieve more than they thought possible.

Compensation and Benefits:

PLA Special Education Dedicated Aides receive a salary that is competitively aligned with the market.

In addition to salary, PLA Special Education Paraprofessionals receive:

Competitive Compensation

Benefits

Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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