ECCAT/ Aide, 1st Grade

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hardy County Board of Education is seeking a dedicated aide to support students with lifting, health, personal care, and transportation needs. The role requires compliance with ECCAT qualifications and West Virginia training requirements.

Starting Sept 15, 2026, the 200-day contract runs through the 2026-2027 school year, with daily hours roughly 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Salary will align with the 2026-2027 scale and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet ECCAT qualifications and competency per WV code.
• ECCAT classification priority rules apply for Hardy County Schools.

Responsibilities

• Will perform lifting, health, personal care and transportation duties for students.
• Will complete required county and WVDE trainings.
• Criminal background check may be required as appropriate.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description: Available at hardycountyschools.com or upon request

Job duties include, but are not limited to, all lifting, health, personal care, and transportation responsibilities for students.
Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must meet all required qualifications and competency pursuant to W. Va. Code

• Due to the additional requirements for meeting ECCAT qualifications, overall seniority outside the classification may not be the determining factor when selecting the most qualified applicant. Preference shall be given in the following order:

• Those who currently hold an ECCAT classification and are employed as an ECCAT for Hardy County Schools (if multiple applicants fall within this category then selection will be based upon ECCAT seniority)

• Those employed by Hardy County Schools that previously held ECCAT Classification

• Those employed by Hardy County Schools as an Aide who have completed the requirements for ECCAT classification by date of posting (if multiple applications fall within this category, and no applicants fall within the categories listed above, then selection will based upon Aide seniority)

• Those employed by Hardy County Schools as an Aide who have not yet completed the requirements for ECCAT classification by date of posting, but are willing to complete said requirements for ECCAT classification that result in Pk - 3 endorsement (if multiple applications fall within this category, and no applicants fall within the categories listed above, then selection will based upon Aide seniority)

• Those employed by Hardy County Schools in another area of service classification willing to complete the requirements for ECCAT classification that result in Pk - 3 certification and endorsement

• Criminal background check may be required as appropriate

• Complete all required county and WVDE trainings

• Will include all lifting, health, personal care and transportation responsibilities

• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Additional Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be eligible for consideration.

• Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration.

• Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations are not eligible for consideration.

• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause is not eligible for consideration.

Start Date: September 15, 2026 for the remainder of 2026-2027 School Year
Contract Days: remainder of 200-day contract for the 2026-2027 school year; 200-day contract beginning 2027-2028 SY
Start Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m.
End Time: Approximately 3:30 p.m.

++Start and End Time are subject to change based upon transportation duties++
Salary: Based on the 2026-2027 salary scale commensurate with experience and education

Discrimination Prohibited:
As required by federal and state laws and regulations, the Hardy County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin in employment, or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, or Section 504 Coordinator, Hardy County Board of Education, 510 Ashby Street, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 or call 304-530-2348 or to the United States Department of Education's Director of Civil Rights by calling 215-656-8541.