Special Education Aide II — Support & Empower Students

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardy County Board of Education in West Virginia seeks an aide for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date September 15, 2026; 200-day contract; work hours roughly 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; responsibilities include lifting, health and personal care, transportation duties. Start time can change due to transportation.

Salary based on 2026-2027 salary scale. Applicants must meet WVDE certification, background checks, and complete county trainings; unsatisfactory evaluations/interviews/references

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or be continually enrolled in a GED program working towards successful completion.
• Must meet all required qualifications and competency pursuant to W. Va. Code
• Must hold either an Aide II or higher certificate issued by the West Virginia Department of Education
• Criminal background check may be required as appropriate
• Complete all required county and WVDE trainings
• Will include all lifting, health, personal care and transportation responsibilities
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Additional Minimum Requirements:
• Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations are not eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Start Date: September 15, 2026 for the remainder of the 2026-2027 School Year
• Contract Days: remainder of the 200-Day Contract for the 2026-2027 school year; 200-day contract for the 2027-2028 SY
• Start Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m.
• End Time: Approximately 3:30 p.m.
• ++Start and End Time are subject to change based upon transportation duties++
• Salary: Based on the 2026-2027 salary scale
• Discrimination Prohibited: As required by federal and state laws and regulations, the Hardy County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin in employment, or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, or Section 504 Coordinator, Hardy County Board of Education, 510 Ashby Street, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 or call 304-530-2348 or to the United States Department of Education’s Director of Civil Rights by calling 215-656-8541.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Aide II or higher certificate (WVDE)

Job description

Hardy County Board of Education in West Virginia seeks an aide for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date September 15, 2026; 200-day contract; work hours roughly 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; responsibilities include lifting, health and personal care, transportation duties. Start time can change due to transportation.

Salary based on 2026-2027 salary scale. Applicants must meet WVDE certification, background checks, and complete county trainings; unsatisfactory evaluations/interviews/references