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We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees.
DCPS serves 50,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 118 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.
The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences for every student. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources, and educator professional development.
The Division of Specialized Instruction (DSI) with the Office of Teaching and Learning works to provide a high-quality continuum of services in an inclusive environment so every student with disabilities is prepared for success in college, career, and life. The division works with schools to design, implement, and monitor programs and supports for students with disabilities.
The Academic Programs team oversees all DCPS self-contained special education classrooms, Extended School Year (ESY), and the Home and Hospital Instruction Program (HHIP).
A Dedicated Aide may be assigned to a student in any public school within the DCPS system. Situated at the center of national government, the goal of DPCS is to provide students with a quality education that prepares them to become future leaders, productive citizens, and individuals who are engaged in the life of the community. The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has students with disabilities that require the services and supports of a variety of Educational Aides pursuant to their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Dedicated Aides provides 1:1 support to their assigned students; and will receive assignments from the Academic Programs Team in the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) - Division of Specialized Instruction.
This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.The Dedicated Aide will report to the Local School Principal.
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
Supports student with use of Assistive Technology, following training on the device(s), lifting/carrying, mobility etc.).
Associate degree or 48 college credit hours, or a passing score (461) on the Paraprofessional Praxis.
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$46k-66k (estimate)
04/01/2024
05/30/2024
dcps.dc.gov
WASHINGTON, DC
7,500 - 15,000
2009
SHARON HOLMES
$200M - $500M
Elementary & Secondary Education
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The following is the career advancement route for Dedicated Aide positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Dedicated Aide, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Home Care Aide III that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Dedicated Aide. You can explore the career advancement for a Dedicated Aide below and select your interested title to get hiring information.