Spanish-Speaking Early Childhood Special Education ABA Teacher Assistant, PreK–K

Job overview

The Spanish-Speaking Early Childhood Special Education ABA Teacher Assistant, PreK–K role is onsite in Washington, DC. The salary range is $36,000–$55,500 per year; the posting also states awards of $4,000 for Registered Behavior Technician certification and $2,000 for Spanish proficiency. Bridges Public Charter School’s mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. The assistant supports the lead teacher in an early childhood self-contained classroom, helping implement instruction and behavior plans, monitor student progress, and provide individualized support. The role contributes to an inclusive, student- and family-centered learning environment through collaboration with educators, service providers, students, and families.

What you'll do

• Work with the lead teacher to plan and manage an early childhood self-contained classroom for students with high-level special needs.
• Support discrete-trial and social-skills instruction, behavior plans under BCBA supervision, student progress assessments, and data collection.
• Assist with small-group instruction, specials, attendance, meals, recess, family communication and translation as needed, and classroom culture.
• Attend professional learning activities, including two weeks of summer professional development in August.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bridges public charter school

spanish-speaking

teacher assistant

early childhood education

special education

aba

prek–k

washington dc

full-time

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

student support

family engagement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental health benefits, disability insurance, retirement plan with a 4% 401(k) match or continuation of the DCPS retirement plan, child care and health savings plans, pre-tax Metro deductions, paid holidays, and staff wellness activities.

Why this role

Spanish-speaking role supporting early childhood special education and applied behavior analysis; ABA and verbal behavior training is provided, and Registered Behavior Technician certification is preferred.

About the employer

Bridges Public Charter School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.