Educational Aide (Autism)

• 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 community member 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 are 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 THE POSITION

The Educational Aide for Autism (EA) is responsible for supporting students with autism and providing them with administrative and classroom support. The EA performs various tasks, including working with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing daily lessons, motivating learning, tracking progress, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. This is a 10-month, full-time position reporting to the Assistant Director, Student Support Services.
Educational Aide - Special Education (Autism)

You will:
Support the delivery of effective specially designed instruction under the guidance of classroom and special education teachers by:

• Assists the teachers, therapists, and other program personnel in providing an effective specialized experience for children with Autism to maximize the learning, speech, language, social, cognitive, and motor development of each student.
• Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.
• Assist in collecting data for behavioral or academic progress.
• Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher.
• appropriately communicate with all team members regarding student progress and/or concerns.
• Participate in planning meetings regarding classroom curricular expectations and student needs across
• Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks.
• Monitor students at all times, including on/off the bus, lunch, and times of transition.
• Meet students in the morning to unload buses and assist with loading or unloading as necessary.
• Assist with students requiring self-help skills in safety, eating, and toileting.
• Facilitate the teaching procedures demonstrated by the classroom teacher for 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction, including errorless learning and verbal behavior techniques.
• Create materials as time allows and directed by the teacher.
• Clean up after students as necessary and at the end of the day.
• Prepare the room daily for instruction in the morning or at the end of the day as designated by the teacher.
• Communicate any concerns to the classroom teacher regarding student performance and concerns.

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.

Starting Salary: $40,000-$43,000
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 needs;
• 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.
Our hiring process consists of an online application, a one-way virtual interview and a final panel interview with a lesson plan demonstration. Please see more 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.
Location: Washington, DC