Dedicated Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Please note that the current hours of this position are:

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

About The SEED School of Washington, D.C.

The SEED Foundation ( was created in 1997 to establish college-preparatory urban boarding schools that prepare children both academically and socially, for success in college and beyond. In 1998, the Foundation opened The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. – the nation’s first urban public college preparatory boarding school. The school currently serves 325 students in grades 6-12. In 2015, 100% of SEED’s seniors were accepted to a four year college or university.

All SEED students live on campus from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon when they return home for the weekend. The dormitories are organized into small “houses” of 10-12 students per life skills counselor for afternoon and evening routines such as study hall, house meetings, and social activities. We provide a safe and caring 24 hour boarding experience. Our relationship with parents and guardians is essential to the success of their child while at SEED.

About The SEED Network

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles.

The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at

Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide individualized behavior and academic supports to improve student’s achievement of individual academic and behavioral Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Consistently implement behavioral and academic strategies outlined in the student’s IEP
• Assist the student to participate in lessons, assignments, projects and assessments
• Use information and data from a variety of sources to understand the student’s instructional needs and progress against IEP goals
• Support student with maintaining materials/supplies and/or with developing the necessary organizational skills needed for classes
• Implement the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan and/or Crisis Plan, if applicable
• Complete Behavior Intervention Plan forms for all class periods and lunch with the exception of ELA and math
• Utilizes school-wide PBIS model
• Support the student deescalate when in crisis
• Ensure student follows medication schedule
• Support student with transitions throughout the building and during assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Maintain records and documentation related to the student
• Collaborate with the student’s teachers
• Communicate with the student’s team including parent/guardian regarding progress and goals
• Maintains confidentiality regarding the student
• Participates in Student Support Services department meetings and traditions
• Completes all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Previous work experience in a school setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A team player who is solution focused and goal oriented
• Patience, flexibility, and willingness to take risks
• Commitment to consistently reflecting on her/his own teaching practices
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and eagerness to learn

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties or skills may be required.