Spanish speaking ECE SPED ABA Teacher Assistant (Prek-K)
$36,000–$55,500 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Plan and manage a self-contained PreK-K classroom for high-level special needs students, supporting discrete trial and social skills instruction under BCBA supervision. Assist with small group learning, specials classes, and daily routines including breakfast/lunch management, recess safety, and attendance records. Collaborate with lead teachers, therapists, and families to implement behavior plans, assess progress via VBMAPP, and facilitate inclusive morning meetings. Maintain a safe, responsive classroom environment while participating in PLCs, professional development, and school-wide events.
Required Qualifications
- Have an AA, BA, MA, or a high school diploma / GED and pass the Praxis ParaPro exam.
- Strong Spanish speaking language skills.
- Have taken coursework in early childhood education, elementary education, or human development.
- Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or students with special needs.
- Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
- Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
- Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded.
- Be committed to their own learning.
- Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
- Have a passion for urban public schools.
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
- Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings, and professional development activities.
- Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
- Participate in monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
- Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions, and/or discussions.
- Participate in a Summer Professional Development.
- Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
- Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.
- Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
- Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
- Communicate respectfully to students, staff, and families at all times.
- Model, practice, and discuss respectful, unbiased, and effective communication with students.
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
Desired Qualifications
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Certified preferred.
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