S270803 Itinerant Special Education Aide II

Itinerant Special Education Aide

Position:
Itinerant Special Education Aide

School:
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Immediate Supervisor:
Principal

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Employment Term: 200 Days Annually

Salary:
Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Upshur County Salary Scale, Pay Grade B or C; commensurate with experience and education level

Evaluation:
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and UCBOE's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel

Job Summary:

The Aide assists the teacher(s) in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom; to motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation, in accordance with each pupil's ability. The Aide assigned to a school bus assists with the supervision of student passengers on the bus, including securing student passengers in various types of restraint.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conduct learning activities with students according to established procedures.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with the Employee Code of Conduct.
• Maintains an environment that is safe for students and conducive to learning.
• Anticipate and effectively address unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Assist with supervision and instruction of children: copying, cutting, coloring, etc., to construct materials and bulletin boards.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
• Assist in implementing lessons based on district and school objectives and to address students' learning needs.
• Assist with supervision of student passengers on buses and maintain a safe traveling environment (If Applicable).
• Attend in-services and workshops as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA Regulations.
• Assist the teacher in supervision of children in the classroom and in various locations in the school including, but not limited to, instructional areas, cafeteria, playground and bus.
• Assist with bus duty, hall monitoring, lunchroom duty, playground duty and other duties assigned by the building supervisor or principal.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, maintenance staff and business contacts outside of Upshur County Schools.
• Ability to work with children and ability to work with adults.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Ability to demonstrate patience while working with children.
• Ability to learn new skills; flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work well with others, follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions whether furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform duties in a full compliance with county requirements and Board Policies.
• Ability to promote harmonious working relationships with staff and outside business representatives.
• Oral and written communication skills consistent with the duties of this position.
• Interpersonal relationship skills consistent with the duties of this position.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal/Special Education Director

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8b;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c;
Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. Application Current Transcripts (if applicable) Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable) Resume including references Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)