Educational Aide (Special Education)

US Department of War Education Activity; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Elementary School in Quantico, Virginia, is seeking an Educational Aide (SPED) to support students with special education needs in a classroom setting.

The role assists the classroom teacher with instructional activities and helps implement IEP goals, program accommodations, and behavior supports. Qualification options include education substitution or a blend of education and general experience as described in the vacancy.

Qualifications

• Experience or education providing support in a classroom or educational setting.
• Ability to implement accommodations and behavior supports under supervision.
• Education substitution allowed per federal qualification guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities and student supervision.
• Support the teacher in implementing IEP goals and classroom plans.
• Help manage classroom materials and student records.

Skills

Communication

SPED Support

Classroom Assistance

Documentation

Education

2 years college education

Tools

IEP support tools

Job description

About the position:

This announcement is to fill a vacancy for an Educational Aide (SPED) at Crossroads Elementary School, Quantico, Virginia for the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA).

Description of Working Environment:

Work is performed in a classroom setting.

Who May Apply:

U.S. Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Experience required:

To qualify based on experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. General experience is defined as: progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of an Educational Aide.

Education Substitution:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience above in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below.

1) Qualifying based on education alone:

Education may be substituted for general experience with 2 years (60 semester hours) of education above high school.

2) Qualifying based on a combination of education and general experience:

A combination of education and general experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of undergraduate education by 60. Add the 2 percentages. Note: For the purpose of qualifications, 1 full year of undergraduate education is equivalent to 30 semester hours.

Assessment Areas:

• Communications and Media
• Special Education Support
• Standards
• Teaching Others