ECCAT: Early Childhood Classroom Support Specialist

Applitrack; Washington; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack at Sand Hill Elementary seeks an Aide/ECCAT to support instructional activities under the direction of the lead teacher, assist with preparing materials, and supervise students to ensure a safe, orderly environment. The role also advances student academic, behavioral, and social development and may involve helping with personal care needs.

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma and ECCAT certification, pass the WV Service Personnel test for Aide, and complete required

Qualifications

• Provide demonstrable competencies in reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics.
• Pass the initial WV Service Personnel test for Aide.
• Demonstrate verbal and written expression and ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate ability to manage young children with positive behavioral management techniques.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of first aid.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain ECCAT certification per WVDE requirements (certification requires background checks).
• Complete the Bus Training and CPI nonviolent de-escalation training, CPR/AED, and food handler courses as directed.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional activities under direction of the teacher, providing individual and small group student support.
• Assist in preparing and organizing instructional materials.
• Assist with student supervision in classroom and school settings to maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Support student academic, behavioral, and social development.
• Assist students with personal care and daily living needs as required, including toileting.
• Assist with transitions, lunch duty, playground supervision, and in other locations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with staff regarding student needs while maintaining confidentiality and following all policies and procedures.
• Bus duty and/or bus run as assigned by county/school administration including assisting in boarding and disembarking from school buses.
• Perform first aid on students/staff as needed.
• Other duties of an Aide/ECCAT nature as directed by the principal or other county supervisors.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Verbal expression

Follow instructions

First aid knowledge

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ECCAT certification

Job description

Applitrack at Sand Hill Elementary seeks an Aide/ECCAT to support instructional activities under the direction of the lead teacher, assist with preparing materials, and supervise students to ensure a safe, orderly environment. The role also advances student academic, behavioral, and social development and may involve helping with personal care needs.

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma and ECCAT certification, pass the WV Service Personnel test for Aide, and complete required