Resource Aide

West Virginia Department of Education; Charleston (AR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education seeks an Aide to assist in classrooms not requiring ECCAT certification, including special education and elementary grades. You will support teaching staff, supervise students, and help with instructional activities as directed by the teacher.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, assisting with small group or one-to-one instruction, and performing duties assigned by the principal and special services director.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass the competency test for Aide.
• Demonstrates qualifications further detailed in job description.

Responsibilities

• Be physically able and willing to lift and assist students as needed.
• Provide bus supervision, as needed.
• Aid in classroom teaching including planning and general instruction; assist with extracurricular activities.
• Assist with instruction of students based on individual needs; care in feeding, dressing, toileting, and mobility as required.
• Support teachers in small groups or one-on-one settings to implement the instructional program.
• Provide general assistance to students in the classroom.
• Conduct activities for students under teacher directions and prepare materials for instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or Director of Special Education and Safety and Transportation.

Skills

Mobility and physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description:

Aide - Can work in any classroom not requiring ECCAT certification, including special education, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.

Job Summary:

1. Be physically able and willing to lift and assist students as needed
2. Provide bus supervision, as needed
3. To aid in classroom teaching which includes planning, and general instruction. Also included are extra-curricular activities that are commensurate with the operation of a successful school program
4. Assist with instruction of students as determined by the nature of their handicap. This will include care in the areas of feeding, dressing, toileting (including diapering, catheterization, and toilet training), and physical mobility.
5. Assist teacher(s) in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
6. Provide general assistance to students assigned to the classroom
7. Conducts activities for students with directions firmly established by the teacher
8. Prepares material for instruction as outlined by the teacher
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, Director of Special Education and Special Services or Director of Safety and Transportation

Physical Requirements

1. Be able to impart information and orally communicate with students, families and others.
2. Be able to understand and respond to oral communications and directions.
3. Be able to read, write, understand and respond to written instructions, communications and materials.
4. When supervising a group of students, have the capacity to ensure the safety of, observe, supervise and assess all situations involving a student, a group of students and co-workers.
5. For Elementary, K and Pre-K - Have mobility, strength, and dexterity to be able to lift a student weighting up to 40 pounds; interact at each student’s maturity level and size; and retrieve students who wander and/or run from the group.

Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years old
2. High School Diploma or GED
3. Must pass the compentency test for Aide, as required by the WVDE. This test will be given by WCS.
4. Demonstrates qualifications further detailed in job description

Employment Term:

200 days

Selection Procedure:

Service personnel are hired based on seniority, as per WV Code.