Dedicated Aide at Maya Angelou Academy SY

Dedicated Aide (MAA@New Beginnings) SY 26-27 About this position

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice‑involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well‑being, and preparation for the post‑Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed – they will thrive!

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The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever.

This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

The Dedicated Aide provides individualized academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional support to a student with disabilities in a secure juvenile detention school. Working under the supervision of instructional staff and in collaboration with related service providers, the Dedicated Aide implements accommodations and behavioral interventions identified in the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

The Dedicated Aide promotes student engagement, independence, emotional regulation, and access to instruction while maintaining a safe, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and secure learning environment. Due to the unique nature of a juvenile detention setting, the aide must maintain professional boundaries, collaborate effectively with correctional staff, and consistently support school‑wide behavior expectations.

Provide one‑on‑one instructional support to the assigned student throughout the school day. Assist the student in accessing grade‑level curriculum and completing classroom assignments. Implement teacher‑directed instructional strategies and accommodations. Reinforce academic concepts through guided practice and individualized support. Support participation in classroom discussions, projects, vocational activities, and enrichment opportunities.

Implement behavioral supports outlined in the student's IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Utilize trauma‑informed and restorative practices to de‑escalate challenging behaviors. Provide proactive supervision and redirection before behaviors elevate. Reinforce positive behaviors using approved behavior support systems. Assist the student in developing coping skills, self‑regulation, conflict resolution, and executive functioning skills. Support smooth transitions throughout the school day.

Maintain continuous awareness of the student's location and activities while following facility security procedures. Immediately report safety concerns, behavioral incidents, or emergencies to appropriate school and facility personnel. Assist with maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.

Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings when requested. Share observations regarding student progress, behavior, and engagement. Maintain accurate documentation of: student participation, behavioral observations, academic progress, and incident reports. Collaborate with: general education teachers, special education teachers, other school staff, and carceral staff. Protect the confidentiality of all student information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws.