SY 2026-2027: Dedicated Aide

Position: Dedicated Aide
Supervisor: Director of Special Populations
Start Date: August 2026
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 2026. However, the position may be closed prior to that date if a qualified candidate is hired.
The Opportunity: Global Citizens is seeking a passionate Dedicated Aide to support students with special needs in our inclusion classrooms. The Dedicated Aide will assist with specialized instruction and related services for students in grades Pre-K3 – Grade 3. The types of students with special needs who have Dedicated Aides assigned to them include: students with autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), developmental delays in one or more areas, intense behavioral challenges, multiple learning problems, and other related disorders.
Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, to offer language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways - exposing students to the top three languages spoken in the world. Paired with a focus on social justice and whole child wellness, Global Citizens PCS equips children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders who are prepared for a future we cannot yet imagine. Global Citizens PCS opened in Ward 7 to provide children and their families living east of the Anacostia River with equitable access to dual language immersion programs. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a founding team, within an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for all students, especially those who are most marginalized and undervalued.
Mission: The mission of Global Citizens PCS is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global citizens. We will do this by supporting students, ages 3-11, to reach their full academic and leadership potential in a nurturing learning environment. We will immerse them in the Mandarin and Spanish languages, promote the value of diversity, and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to contribute to a better world.
Vision: We envision academic excellence, language acquisition, and authentic inclusion of a diverse student population. We will build a strong community of learners who are confident in their ability to communicate in the Chinese, Spanish, and English languages. Our children will use language to liberate and advocate for themselves and those most marginalized. All of our children will develop a sense of self and a sense of belonging, build empathy and emotional resilience, learn to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives and challenge themselves to take action to improve the world.
Philosophy: We believe that all cultures have richness and value, deserve respect and consideration, and do not belong to a hierarchy. At Global Citizens PCS, we will continually examine our teaching and curricula to ensure we incorporate multiple perspectives from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, including the experiences of our students, families, communities, and staff. We will create an environment in which all students will yearn for intercultural connections and see their benefits.
Dedicated Aide Job Description
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
School Mission and Vision
Implement a shared school mission and vision to promote each student’s social, emotional, and academic development
Actively participate in data-driven instruction and methods of continuous improvement to ensure we meet the needs of each student
Reinforce the mission with students and families, inspiring them to act on the mission every single day
Reflect on instructional practices and adjust behavior and systems accordingly: ask regularly for feedback; model humility and admit mistakes; seek out thought partners; and, engage in professional learning
Collaborates with support teachers and other staff to ensure proper and consistent implementation of our instructional program
Equitable and Inclusive School Culture
Model ethical, equitable, and professional behavior and acts with integrity, fairness, cultural competence, and empathy with students and colleagues
Contribute to a professional school culture focused on developing relational trust with colleagues and building each other's capacity to promote each student’s social, emotional, and academic development; serves as a mentor teacher for support teachers
Set personal and professional learning goals to promote wellness and enhance professional practice; attend summer institute and weekly professional development sessions
Participate in professional development and coaching cycles led by Principal and other instructional leaders
Encourages open, productive, collaborative, and trusting working relationships among administrators, teachers, and staff to promote an environment of continuous improvement
Develop a supportive and positive learning environment focused on uplifting student voice and using student data to drive student development, growth and achievement
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Support a Student with Special Needs throughout the School Day
Assist the student with participating in lessons, daily activities, and assessments
Support the student with daily living activities (e.g. eating and toileting,) as needed
Facilitate independent work with materials in the inclusion environment
Teach lessons under the direction of the lead teacher and the special education teacher in the resource room
Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support in all settings
Accompany and assist students during related service sessions (speech therapy, occupational therapy, etc).
De-escalate students and use counseling skills
Collaborate with Teaching Team and Special Education Team
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and the Special Education Coordinators in the planning and management of lessons and work that the student will be done independently and with support
Provide regular communication about students’ development to the lead teacher
Collaborate wit

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No