Dedicated Aide- School Year 25-26

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Salary range is $35,000- $58,676 and will be commensurate with degree and years of experience

Job Opportunity : Dedicated Aide

Location : Washington, DC

Department : Student Support

Application Deadline : Until filled

Expected Start Date of Position : August 2025

Employment Type : Full-time

Reports to : SPED Coordinator

Compensation : Salary range is $35,000- $58,676 and will be commensurate with degree and years of experience

FLSA Status : Exempt

About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School

B reakthrough Montessori Public Charter School's mission is to enable children to develop within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them.

Founded in 2016, Breakthrough Montessori is a public charter school in Washington, DC. We serve 388 students in PK3 through grade 6. At Breakthrough Montessori PCS, we believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education.

Our school is grounded in an institutional commitment to development, prevention, and community. We support human development through a strict application of the time-tested Montessori instructional model. We support prevention through early learning, support, and intervention, enabling us to quickly and effectively address learning challenges. Finally, we support the community through an intensive approach to family engagement.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school's work. We believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Therefore, we are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.

Position Summary :

Breakthrough Montessori PCS seeks dedicated aides for the 2024-25 school year who are dedicated to public Montessori and excited to help shape this transformational school. The dedicated aide assists a student, helps them adapt to their classroom environment, and supports their learning to function independently at school. Under the direction of the Special Education Coordinator, and with the support of the Montessori Support Specialists, the dedicated aide uses research-based interventions to support their students academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

The Dedicated Aide is a 10-month position. Typical working hours are Mondays from 8 : 00 am-4 : 30 pm and Tuesday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm. Responsibilities include the following :

• Work with up to 4 students simultaneously while in the resource room; work with up to 2 students simultaneously while in the general education setting
• Use the research-based strategies or interventions specified in the students IEP, 504, BIP or other written plan to :

Academic Support : Implement and document the use of student accommodations and modifications as outlined in the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Biweekly meetings of the student support team

Required Competencies and Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Benefits :

We provide employees with a robust leave policy that includes :

Breakthrough invests heavily in the professional development (PD) of our faculty through :

Other benefits include :

For information on Breakthrough Montessori PCS, including employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.breakthroughmontessori.org.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.