SSSubstitute Aide

Immediate Supervisor

Director of Special Education

Non-exempt

200 days annually

​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.

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

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; establishing effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom; and motivating 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 them in various types of restraint.

• Assists the teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conducts 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.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Assists with supervision and instruction of children: copying, cutting, coloring, etc., and constructs materials and bulletin boards.
• Provides individualized and small‑group instruction to reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Assists in implementing lessons based on district and school objectives and addresses students’ learning needs.
• Assists with supervision of student passengers on buses and maintains a safe traveling environment (if applicable).
• Attends in‑services and workshops as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to FERPA regulations.
• Assists the teacher in supervising children in the classroom and in various locations in the school, including instructional areas, cafeteria, playground, and bus.
• Assists with bus duty, hall monitoring, lunchroom duty, playground duty, and other duties assigned by the building supervisor or principal.
• Possesses the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Demonstrates basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) consistent with the duties of this position.
• Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.
• Interfaces effectively with other departments, school personnel, maintenance staff, and business contacts outside of Upshur County Schools.
• Works with children and adults.
• Supports academics and behavior management for individuals and groups of students.
• Demonstrates patience while working with children.
• Learns new skills; flexible and willing to perform a variety of tasks.
• Works well with others, follows written and oral directions, and completes assigned tasks.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and staff members.
• Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization is limited, consistent with the duties of this position.
• Interprets a variety of instructions, whether written, oral, diagram, or schedule, consistent with the duties of this position.
• Accurately performs assigned tasks.
• Performs duties in full compliance with county requirements and Board policies.
• Promotes harmonious working relationships with staff and outside business representatives.
• Maintains oral and written communication skills consistent with the duties of this position.
• Demonstrates interpersonal relationship skills consistent with the duties of this position.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by…