Substitute Aide

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; West Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A public education institution in West Virginia is seeking an Aide to support classroom activities and assist special needs students. Responsibilities include providing individual instruction, grading assignments, and ensuring the safety and well-being of students. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be able to lift substantial weight. This role is vital in facilitating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold or have previously held classification of Aide.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of teacher.
• Assist in grading assignments and recording grades.
• Help teacher prepare materials for instruction.
• Secure students in car seats and assist with special needs.
• Assist and supervise special needs students.
• 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 and alert of medication administered to 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 as instructed in physical therapy activities.
• Practice good safety habits and have knowledge of basic first aid.
• Help maintain an up-to-date inventory.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing and typing for classroom purposes.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain familiarity with personnel policies and procedures.
• Be proficient in the use of basic computer operations.
• Maintain confidentiality

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Basic computer operations

Education

Aide classification or state competency exam

Job description

Compensation

Health and basic life insurance provided through West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency. Health insurance premiums, which vary by plan and coverage level, split 80/20 between employer and employee. Basic life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.

Qualifications

Currently hold or previously held classification of Aide, or passage of state competency exam for Aide. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of teacher
• Provide students with individualized attention
• Assist in grading assignments and recording grades
• 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 and alert 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 as instructed in physical therapy activities
• Practice good safety habits and have knowledge of basic first aid
• Help maintain an up-to-date inventory
• Perform clerical duties such as filing and typing for classroom purposes
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Maintain familiarity with personnel policies and procedures
• Be proficient in the use of basic computer operations
• Maintain confidentiality