S-2021-029-1: Aide / ECCAT (Spencer Elementary School [Roane County])
This position was created for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year only. Any person hired or transferred into this position should expect to be transferred or released pursuant to WV Code 18A-2-7 and / or 18A-4-7a at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year.
- Applications due
- January 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm
- Supervisor
- Principal, Spencer Elementary School
- Contract length
- 200 days
- Compensation
- Grade E
- Health and basic life insurance provided through West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency. Health insurance premiums, which vary by plan and coverage level, split 80/20 between employer and employee. Basic life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Position requires enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System through West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board. New enrollees contribute 6% of gross salary with a matching contribution by the Board of 7.5%. Vestment requires 10 years of qualified service. Withdraw of employee contributions available upon leaving employment with a WV county board of education if deisred.
- 15 annual days of personal leave provided, pro-rated for those hired after the start of the current employment term. Up to 4 days may be used each school year without cause pursuant to state and local policies.
- Pro-rated local attendance incentive (up to $500) provided for those who use fewer than 6 days of personal leave each school year.
- Additional benefits at the employee's expense.
- Health and basic life insurance provided through West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency. Health insurance premiums, which vary by plan and coverage level, split 80/20 between employer and employee. Basic life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Regular Shift
- 08:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Qualifications
- Currently hold or previously held classification of Aide, or passage of state competency exam for Aide
- Currently hold or be eligible to hold Temporary or Permanent Authorization as Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher. Preference may be given to candidates currently holding such an authorization, with further preference given to Permanent Authorization holders over Temporary Authorization holders.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Responsibilities
- Provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of teacher
- Provide students with individualized attention
- Assist in grading assignments and recording grades
- Set up and operate equipment for instruction
- Help teacher prepare materials for instruction
- Assist teacher with bus duty in escorting students to and from the bus
- Provide library assistance to students
- Assist with preparing snacks for students as needed
- Remain aware and alert of medication administered to students
- Assist in lifting, feeding, toileting, and changing clothes of special needs students
- Assist and supervise special needs students in a regular classroom setting
- Modify materials and instructional activities for special needs students
- Secure students in car seats, seat belts, harnesses, etc., while in transport
- Secure wheelchairs safely for transport
- Assist students as instructed in physical therapy activities
- Practice good safety habits and have knowledge of basic first aid
- Help maintain an up-to-date inventory
- Perform clerical duties such as filing and typing for classroom purposes
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills
- Maintain familiarity with personnel policies and procedures
- Be proficient in the use of basic computer operations
- Maintain confidentiality