Student Support Aide - Special Education

West Virginia Department of Education

West Virginia

On-site

USD 21,000 - 26,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education is seeking Substitute Aide II, III and IV to support teachers and students in classrooms across schools. The role provides general assistance to students, helps with clerical tasks, supervises lunchrooms and bus activities, and assists with classroom setup and routine duties under supervision of the principal or teacher.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, passing the state aide test, background check clearance, and being at least 18 years

Qualifications

High school education required or its equivalent.
Must pass the state mandated test for AIDES
Clearance of background check
Must be at least 18 years old
Aptitude for working with students and teachers required.
Must have physical ability and stamina to perform all duties outlined. Previous experience in a Kindergarten/Early Childhood Program preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs duties efficiently and productively.
To aid in lunchroom monitoring and sometimes clean-up as required.
To assist students in their movement about the building and on and off the school bus
To assist students with bathroom facilities and any other necessary requirements in this area.
To maintain constant surveillance of the students as outlined by the teacher and principal and is legally and morally responsible for the supervision of the student.
To insure the safety and comfort of the student as it is deemed necessary by the principal and teacher.
To obtain knowledge of operation of any equipment required by the student.
To supervise on the playground
To supervise indoor activities in lieu of playground on days of inclement weather.
To supervise the loading and unloading of buses (where required).
Prepare classroom activities such as set up audio visual equipment, overhead projectors, tape recorders, etc.
To ride and supervise on the school bus where required.
May assist handicapped students in the classroom, restroom or playground and moving in and out of the building; also, diaper changing, feeding, lifting and potty training. Specialized health care procedures.
Operate office machines for teachers.
Instruction duties consisting of teacher-directed assistance; works with small groups of children, reading/story telling,
Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snacks, toilet, and clothing routines.
Assists small groups of students in the library.
Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
Insure that protective safety devises are in use and fastened properly.
Helps bus operator with care and cleaning of the bus.
Assists operator in pre- and post-trip inspection.
Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work.
Classroom housekeeping.
Preparation and care of instructional materials
Maintenance and care of equipment.
To follow county policy and procedures.
To perform duties efficiently and productively.
To perform other related tasks as assigned by the teacher, principal or supervisor. Lifting students with special needs is required – approximately 30 to 100 lbs.
Moving a minimum of 50 lbs.
Pushing and pulling a minimum of 50 lbs. when needed for students with special needs (Wheelchairs)
Climb stairs on bus/in schools.
Bending/kneeling
Special Education – If special needs student(s) requires any HEALTH PROCEDURES – aide is required to perform these duties to any special education student at that location.
Maintains confidentiality for each student.
Telephones parents when requested to do so in order to notify them of schedule changes.
Any other tasks assigned by principal, teacher or supervisor.
Others duties as assigned