ESY 2026 - Dedicated Aide

Dedicated Aide (ESY)

We are accepting applications for an Extended School Year (ESY) Dedicated Aide who is passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. Come join us!

LAMB offers a unique model that provides bilingual Montessori public education to diverse, urban families in the nation’s capital. Serving children in PK3 through 5th grade, LAMB is a community that is committed to children and promotes peace and equality for all. 

Job Overview

The ESY Dedicated Aide is responsible for providing educational and behavioral support to students in an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the ESY teacher and coordinator to support students with academic instruction and guide behavior as needed
• Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support for a small group of students assigned to the Learning Lab. 
• Support the Learning Lab classroom teacher in providing a learning environment in which students with differing learning modalities may attain success
• Support the bilingual goal of the school by modeling first and second language (Spanish) for all students. 
• Maintain the welfare and safety of students by following school regulations and the Positive Behavior Intervention matrix. Serve as a model for appropriate student behavior in the school environment
• Collect daily data to track student progress in the areas of behavior and academics as needed
• Provide feedback to teachers about student behaviors, performance, or any observation relevant to the children.
• Provide administrative support to the special education team
• Help with recess, lunch, and transitions
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications 

• Associate’s Degree or 48 college credit hours or have successfully passed the ParaPro Assessment administered by ETS (with a high school diploma or equivalent) preferred
• ABA or RBT training and experience preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Energetic, flexible, imaginative, and eager to work in a bilingual and multicultural public school
• English fluency required; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification:  Non-exempt

Reports to:  ESY Coordinator

Schedule:  8:00 am - 1:00 pm (July 7-31 2026) and 4 hours (schedule TBD) prior to program start date

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $21-$35 per hour.

Apply Today!

For more information about LAMB and to apply for this position, please visit the careers page of our website at http://www.lambpcs.org/careers.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment in this position. LAMB welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants. No phone calls and no employment agencies, please.

The Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.