Special Education Classroom Assistant

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) at Fort Benning seeks an Educational Aide to support students with routine supervision and classroom assistance. The role involves daily student monitoring, hygiene support, and aiding both Special Education and general education programs.

Applicants must meet federal requirements, including background investigation eligibility and Tier 1 childcare checks due to interaction with youth.

Qualifications

• One year of general experience is required or education substitution options described, with the evaluation emphasizing clerical, office, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring students during various phases of the school day
• Providing assistance in toileting, feeding, eating and personal hygiene
• Supporting educational efforts in Special Education and general education classrooms as needed
• Performing administrative tasks such as attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments
• Working with students per plans developed by the specialist and educator
• Participating in Parent-Teacher conferences
• Preparing instructional materials related to classroom lessons

Skills

Communications and Media

Special Education Support

Standards

Teaching Others

Job description

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) at Fort Benning seeks an Educational Aide to support students with routine supervision and classroom assistance. The role involves daily student monitoring, hygiene support, and aiding both Special Education and general education programs.

Applicants must meet federal requirements, including background investigation eligibility and Tier 1 childcare checks due to interaction with youth.