Middle School Dedicated Aide, 2026–27

Job overview

The Middle School Dedicated Aide, 2026–27 role is fully onsite in Washington, DC, at a KIPP DC campus. The anticipated starting salary range is $37,440–$57,337 per year. KIPP DC's middle schools serve grades 5–8 and work with students, families, and the community. The aide supports a student with special needs throughout the school day, implementing services and strategies that make learning accessible. The role contributes to classroom instruction, student safety, academic progress, and a supportive school environment.

What you'll do

• Support teachers in providing safe learning environments and instructional opportunities
• implement behavioral and academic strategies in a student's IEP
• assist with personal hygiene, meals, and daily activities when applicable
• collect student progress data
• maintain confidentiality
• de-escalate behaviors
• build positive relationships
• adapt responsibilities as student needs change
• support classroom instruction, small- and whole-group lessons, class coverage, school duties, and assigned events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

middle school dedicated aide

2026–27

washington dc

kipp dc

special needs support

iep strategies

classroom instruction

student data

behavior de-escalation

fully onsite

$37,440–$57,337/year

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, voluntary benefits, employer-paid disability and life insurance, 403(b) with employer contribution and match, paid time off, paid sick days, and paid holidays.

Why this role

The role is fully in person five days per week. Typical aide hours are 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. two days per week and 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. three days per week. A high school diploma or GED is required; Crisis Prevention Institute training is provided.

About the employer

KIPP DC is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.