Special Education Paraprofessional Aide

West Virginia Department of Education; East Meadows (WV); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Virginia Department of Education is seeking a dedicated aide to support teachers in a Roane County school. The role includes assisting with instruction, supervising students, and handling transportation and care tasks for students with special needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and an Aide or higher certificate, pass a background check, and complete required trainings. Expect 200-day term and regular school hours with duties that ensure student safety and success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet all required qualifications and competency pursuant to W. Va. Code.
• Must hold either an Aide 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.
• Applicants with recent unsatisfactory evaluations or interviews may not be eligible for consideration.

Responsabilités

• Provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of a teacher.
• Provide students with individualized attention.
• Set up and operate equipment for instruction.
• Help teacher prepare materials for instruction.
• Assist teacher with bus duty in escorting students to and from the bus.
• Provide library assistance to students.
• Assist with preparing snacks for students as needed.
• Remain aware of medication administered to students.
• Assist in lifting, feeding, toileting, and changing clothes of special needs students.
• Assist and supervise special needs students in a regular classroom setting.
• Modify materials and instructional activities for special needs students.
• Secure students in car seats, seat belts, harnesses, etc., while in transport.
• Secure wheelchairs safely for transport.
• Assist students in physical therapy activities.
• Practice good safety habits and have knowledge of basic first aid.
• Maintain familiarity with personnel policies and procedures.
• Be proficient in basic computer operations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.

Connaissances

Instructional support

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Transportation assistance

Formation

High school diploma

Aide certificate or higher

Outils

Computer literacy

Description du poste

West Virginia Department of Education is seeking a dedicated aide to support teachers in a Roane County school. The role includes assisting with instruction, supervising students, and handling transportation and care tasks for students with special needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and an Aide or higher certificate, pass a background check, and complete required trainings. Expect 200-day term and regular school hours with duties that ensure student safety and success.