S-2026-024-1 Aide / ECCAT

West Virginia Department of Education; Charleston (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mingo County Schools in Gilbert, WV are seeking an Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) to support teachers with instructional activities and classroom management. The role requires lifting and assisting children, bus duties, and adherence to safety protocols in a primary/elementary setting.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, complete the WVDE ECCAT coursework, obtain ECCAT certification, and pass required state trainings.

Qualifications

• Pass background check and state aide competency test.
• Demonstrate reading, writing, spelling and math skills.
• Follow written and oral instructions and manage young children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with instructional activities and classroom management.
• Support socialization and basic living skills for students.
• Lend aid for first aid and assist on bus runs as needed.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Spelling skills

Mathematics skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECCAT certification

Job description

Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)

Mingo County Schools

Job Description

ECCAT Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist the teacher in teacher-directed instructional activities. In addition, the ECCAT will assist the teacher in classroom management, socialization activities, and basic living skills of students. When necessary, the aide will assist in administration of emergency first aid and will lift and lend assistance as needed by any physically handicapped child within the classroom/school. ECCAT will assist in other locations during other periods of the day will as assigned by the principal. Other duties including bus duty and/or bus run will be determined by county/school administration and assigned as needed. The applicant must be able to independently lift and toilet children 50 – 150 pounds and over. The applicant will also demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation. Transportation Duties as Needed. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Pass Background Check. Pass the state competency test for aide. The applicant will provide demonstrable competencies in reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics. He/She will demonstrate verbal and written expression as well as the ability to follow both oral and written instructions. He/She will demonstrate the ability to appropriately manage young children through the use of certain behavioral management techniques. The ECCAT will demonstrate a working knowledge of first aid. He/she must be a high school graduate or received a general education development certificate. The applicant will complete the Early Childhood WVDE approved course work for the Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization. They will also complete the state mandated trainings in the science of reading and numeracy instruction. They must have ECCAT certification (at least temporary at first, progressing towards permanent certification.) The applicant must pass the initial/yearly Bus Training offered by the transportation department since they may be called upon to serve on a bus run.

EMPLOYMENT TERM:

Normal contract: 200 days SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located https://www.mingoschools.com

Pay Grade: E

Salary Range

$28,920.00 to $42,120.00

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE:

Principal of school

Shift Type

Full-Time

Salary Code

Per Year

Job Category

Service

Location

Gilbert PK8

Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations, have been dismissed or had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be considered eligible for consideration

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment (See Mingo County Board policy 2266). Furthermore, the Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex (including gender status, change of sex, or gender identity), pregnancy, age, blindness, Page 2 of 2 disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, mental/physical/developmental/sensory disability or any other characteristic protected by law (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment practices (See West Virginia State Board of Education policy 4373). Please report any concerns to the Title IX Coordinators: Rocky Hall or Leah Wireman, Mingo County Schools 110 Cinderella Road Williamson, WV 25661 Phone: [phone] Email: Rocky [e-mail] or Leah Wireman:[e-mail] (The coordinators also serve as Compliance Officers for non-sexual harassment, 504/ADA). If you have web accessibility issues, please contact: Virginia Lee Taylor-Mounts @ [e-mail] or 304-235-3333.