#1998 Supervisory Aide/ECCAT WES LOA HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Posting #1998
Bid Closes: 2/6/25

This position is to fill a Leave of Absence pending Board Approval of LOA.

One (1) Position Available
Placement: First Grade
Location: Weirton Elementary School
Time: 8:15am - 3:15pm
Employment Terms: 200 days
Hours Per Day: 7
Salary Range: C/D/E


AIDE II, III, IV/EARLY CHILDHOOD
CLASSROOM TEACHER ASSISTANT (ECCAT)

TITLE: Aide II, Aide III, Aide IV, ECCAT

Aide II – means those personnel who have completed a training program provided by the state board of education, or who hold a high school diploma or have received a general educational development certificate or special education aides with or without the above training.

Aide III – means those personnel referred to in the “Aide II” classification who hold a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and have completed six semester hours of college credit at a higher educational institution or any aide who is employed in any special education program and who has one year of experience as an aide in special education.

Aide IV – means those personnel referred to in the “Aide II” classification who hold a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and who have completed 18 hours of state board approved college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or who have completed 15 hours of accredited institution of higher education and successfully completed an in-service training program determined by the state board to be the equivalent of three hours of college credit.

ECCAT – means those personnel who, according to West Virginia Code 18-5-18, 18-5-44, were previously employed as an aide in a kindergarten program or Pre-K program and who is employed in the same capacity is required to hold either an early childhood classroom assistant teacher temporary authorization, an early childhood classroom teacher assistant teacher permanent authorization, or an early childhood classroom assistant teacher paraprofessional certificate.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school education required or its equivalent. 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.

REPORTS TO: Principal, teacher or supervisor

JOB GOALS: The aide is under the supervision of the principal, teacher or supervisor and provides general assistance to students, teachers and assists with clerical tasks.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. 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 – Aquatic water program is special needs students are involved.
• 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.

B. Maintains and/or upgrades skills.

• Participates in required in-service training.

C. Maintains positive work habits.

• Have the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with others.
• Maintains positive work attitude and habits.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Is the punctual and minimizes absences
• Takes initiative in performing assigned tasks
• To promote positive public communications.
• Cooperate with principal and teachers in any way necessary to enhance the overall learning situation.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated twice a year for employees with a continuing contract and three times a year for employees with a probationary contract. This is in accordance with provisions of the Hancock County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Service Personnel.