Resource Aide

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Hatcher (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Education is seeking an Aide to support classroom activities at Berlin McKinney Elementary School. This role involves assisting with instruction, supervising students, and participating in extracurricular offerings as needed.

You must be at least 18, possess a high school diploma or GED, and pass the competency test for Aide. The position includes lifting up to 40 pounds and providing bus supervision when required. Emploment term is 200 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass the competency test for Aide, as required by WVDE. This test will be given by WCS.
• 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; participate in extra-curricular activities.
• Assist with instruction of students as determined by the nature of their handicap, including care in feeding, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Assist teachers in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program, including small groups or one-to-one work.
• Provide general assistance to students assigned to the classroom.
• Conduct activities for students with directions established by the teacher.
• Prepare material for instruction as outlined by the teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, Director of Special Education and Special Services or Director of Safety and Transportation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Location: Berlin McKinney Elementary School

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

Application Procedure

Paper applications will be accepted until March 1, 2025, as well as online applications. After March 1, 2025, all applications must be submitted online.

Selection Procedure

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