Substitute Aide

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Mountain View Homes (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendleton County Schools Central Office is seeking an Aide I to support classroom activities and student supervision. The position's exact duties are aligned with the assigned school and substitute needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass the state competency test for aide, and hold or qualify for aide certification under WV Code. A criminal background check is required, with hours determined by the vacant position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass the state competency test for aide.
• Hold or qualify for aide certification according to WV Code.
• Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining positive work habits.
• Performing duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintaining and/or upgrading skills.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

Pendleton County Schools Central Office

Total Compensation

Based on the service personnel pay scale.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass the state competency test for aide
• Hold or qualify for aide certification according to WV Code
• Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligiblefor consideration additional, minimum requirements for applicants not currently employed: applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Employee Classification

Aide I

Hours

Determined by the vacant position when a substitute is needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining positive work habits.
• Performing duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintaining and/or upgrading skills.

Performance Standards

• Work Habits:
  • Observes assigned work hours.
  • Maintains regular attendance.
  • Complies with Pendleton County School policies governing employment.
  • Is knowledgeable of rules governing the aide position.
  • Meets daily schedule as prescribed.
  • Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes.
  • Performance:
    • Assume responsibility for supervising students.
    • Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritize his/her daily activities (effective use of time/effort).
    • Respects the confidentiality of information associated with schools/students.
    • Utilizes basic methods and procedures prescribed for the instructional setting in which he/she works.
    • Is able to exhibit competence in the subject area(s) in which he/she is assigned.
    • Is competent in the area of record keeping as it pertains to student programs.
    • Demonstrates a warm and receptive attitude toward children.
    • Maintains a cooperative working relationship with principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, general staff, and general public.
    • Works well with minimum supervision.
    • Effectively performs duties assigned by the supervising teacher/principal.
    • Is knowledgeable in the operation/care of equipment.Is able to plan and carry out lessons to completion in cooperation with teacher input.
    • Exhibits competence in controlling students.
    • Exhibits competence in the areas of English usage and basic grammar.
    • Exhibits the ability to motivate students in the instructional setting.
    • Exhibits the ability to perform routine clerical duties, such as filing, typing or duplicating materials.
    • Demonstrates the ability to follow directions.
  • Training and Experience:
    • Participates in courses, seminars, and workshops in the areas of learning theory.
    • Strives to improve instructional performance.
    • Participates in staff development provided by the county.
    • Participates in college courses/training required to advance in the aide classification and/or better preparation for job assignments.
    • Attends in-service meetings and seminars.
    • Reads current articles related to job assignment.
  • Personal Qualities:
    • Possess physical/emotional health necessary for effective job performance.
    • Demonstrates a positive attitude toward his/her work assignment.
    • Accepts responsibility for the work assigned.
    • Maintains appropriate appearance and personal hygiene.
    • Accepts constructive criticism.