APPLETREE EARLY LEARNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL·Washington, District of Columbia
Provide individualized instructional, behavioral, and academic support to preschool children with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Collaborate with lead teachers and families to create engaging learning environments and track student progress.
With the mission of closing the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten, AppleTree focuses exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education. We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 13 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award-winning instructional model, called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach”, “How to Teach” and “How to Measure Success.” Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.
During the instructional day, the Special Education Teacher Assistant works within the instructional team consisting of either the lead teacher or co-leads. This incumbent provides individual instructional support for children with Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) using intensive, evidence-based strategies under the direct supervision of the Compliance Manager and secondary supervision from the campus principal. Training will be provided upon hiring.
What you’ll do…
Supports the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
Supports the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners
Coordinates with related service providers, as appropriate, to integrate best practices into daily learning opportunities.
Uses information and data from a variety of sources to understand children’s instructional needs and progress against IEP goals
Provides individualized developmental, behavioral, and academic supports to improve children’s skill development in support of children’s IEP goals.
Consistently implements developmental, behavioral, and academic strategies outlined in children’s IEPs through individual, small group, and whole-group instructional opportunities
Interprets written teaching strategies, collects and documents data, and summarizes the results
Supports the establishment of rich and engaging physical learning environments
Ensures a safe, clean, attractive and engaging centers-based classroom that encourages both exploration and complex play for children with special needs
Fosters tolerance and a sense of community in classrooms, modeling and explicitly teaching acceptance and appreciation of others
Works with the teaching team to ensure the classroom contains sufficient supplies and materials for individualized instructional support
Assist young children with personal hygiene, meals and other daily activities
Requires an associate degree or a Child Development Associates credential and prior experience working with children with special needs. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the physical ability to lift 45 lbs.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, teaching assistant roles are often shaped by steady demand in K-12 settings and by staffing needs tied to classroom support, student supervision, and early learning programs. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a CDA, an associate degree, or a high school diploma with specific credits or certifications, along with the ability to lift 40 pounds and work outdoors in varied weather. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the credential details and prepare to show how your experience fits the physical demands before applying.
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