S-Aide​/ECCAT

Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)

Position Type:
Aide / Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)

To assist the teacher in teacher‑directed instructional activities. In addition, the ECCAT will assist the teacher in classroom management, socialization activities, and basic living skills of students. When necessary, the aide will assist in administration of emergency first aid and will lift and lend assistance as needed by any physically handicapped child within the classroom/school. ECCAT will assist in other locations during other periods of the day as assigned by the principal.

Other duties include bus duty and/or bus run as determined by county/school administration and assigned as needed. The applicant must be able to independently lift and transport children 50–150 pounds. The applicant will also demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Transportation duties as needed.

Pass Background Check. Pass the state competency test for aide. Demonstrable competencies in reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics. Verbal and written expression skills, ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to appropriately manage young children using behavioral management techniques. Working knowledge of first aid. High school graduate or GED. The applicant will complete the Early Childhood WVDE approved coursework for the Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization.

All state‑mandated trainings in science of reading and numeracy instruction will be completed. ECCAT certification (at least temporary at first, progressing toward permanent certification) required. Must pass initial/yearly bus training offered by the transportation department.

Normal contract: 200 days. Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located  Pay grade:

E. Salary range: $28,920.00 to $42,120.00. To whom responsible:
Principal of school. Shift type:
Full‑time. Salary code:
Per year. Job category:
Service.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, age, blindness, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, mental/physical/developmental/sensorial disability or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs and activities, including employment practices. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment.

For more information or to report concerns, contact the Title IX Coordinator:
Rocky Hall or Leah Wireman, Mingo County Schools, 110 Cinderella Road, Williamson, WV 25661, Phone: 304‑235‑3333, Email:
Rocky Hall-rahall.us or Leah Wireman-Lwireman.us. Assistance is also available from Virginia Lee Taylor‑Mounts (vmounts.us).