Who We Are
District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.
DCI is hiring a full-time Instructional Aide. To apply, complete the complete the employment application below, and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. You will need to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.
Position Overview: The Instructional Aide provides student support inside and outside of the classroom.
Salary Range: $35,700 - $42,000 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)
Qualifications:
- Applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Bilingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese a plus.
- Ability to lift and carry orders and deliveries short distances.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in a school environment.
- Comfortable in a Mac environment and able to draft and create documents and spreadsheets.
Essential Attributes:
- Interact with parents and students in a professional and inviting manner
- Support teachers as an additional instructor in the classroom
- Teach courses and/or substitute teach as the sole instructor as necessary
- Provide discipline and informal counseling in response to student issues, including tracking disciplinary responses
- Provide support to office, front desk, and facilities staff as necessary
- Assist students and staff as necessary
- Supports extracurricular activities Monday through Friday until 6pm.
- Professional communication with parents, students and staff in Spanish, French, or Chinese and English.
- Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students
- Commit to environmentally sustainable business practices
- Other duties as assigned
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Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.
- We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
- We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
- Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.
DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
