Job Overview: The Inclusion Associate (Dedicated Aide/Paraprofessional) is a member of the Student Services Team. They work in collaboration with lead classroom teachers to support students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The student assigned to the Dedicated Aide/Inclusion Associate/Dedicated Aide/Paraprofessional remain the primary responsibility of the classroom teacher; the Aide is present to provide behavioral and/or academic support to his/her assigned student’s overall educational outcomes and to facilitate the assigned student’s long-term independence.
Reports To: The Inclusion Associate (Dedicated Aide/Paraprofessional) reports directly to the Director of Student Services.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Supports the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of the assigned student
- Provides behavioral and/or academic supports to assigned student’s
- Consistently implements behavioral and academic strategies outlined in the assigned student’s IEP
- Gathers and maintains academic and behavioral data; maintains anecdotal notes
- Keeps other members of the classroom teaching team, appropriate service providers, and families informed of progress and challenges regarding the student
- Collaborates with the teaching team to evaluate instructional effectiveness and to modify instructional approaches based on feedback
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- Actively participates in professional development opportunities provided and seeks out additional professional development
- Maintains confidentiality and treats all information about children and their families in strictest confidence
Qualifications, Skills and Values
Qualifications
- Associates Degree or 48 college credits or passed the Paraprofessional PRAXIS Exam required.
- At least 1 year of direct work with children aged 3-12 years old required.
- Bilingual English and Spanish are strongly preferred.
- Experience in an urban school setting and familiarity with Responsive Classroom.
Skills and Values
- Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
- Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
- Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
- Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure
- Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to support learning in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Strong communication skills required in order to effectively engage with teachers, staff, parents, and children
- Ability to maintain a patient and supportive relationship with assigned student
- Demonstrated commitment to Mundo Verde’s mission
Other Job Details
- Schedule: 8 hour day, 8am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday
- Location: Network position meaning will serve students at either Cook Campus or Calle 8 Campus
- Position Type: This is a 10-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check
What we offer
Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:
- A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience
- A Tier 1 bilingual public charter school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
- An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
- Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
- A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support
- A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
- FT hourly: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.
MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer
Skills Required
- Associate degree, 48 college credits, or passing score on the Paraprofessional PRAXIS Exam
- At least one year of direct work experience with children ages 3–12
- Knowledge of and ability to support reading, writing, and mathematics learning
- Strong communication skills for working with teachers, staff, parents, and children
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
- Experience in an urban school setting
- Familiarity with Responsive Classroom
- Ability to maintain a patient and supportive relationship with the assigned student
- Employment eligibility subject to TB test, fingerprinting, and background check
What We Do
Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School is a Washington, D.C., public charter school focused on bilingual education, sustainability, high academic achievement, and compassionate global stewardship. Founded in 2011, it serves students through eighth grade across two campuses. The school describes itself as an EL Education school dedicated to education for sustainability and biliteracy, fostering a diverse community of learners and global stewards.
