S270511 ECCAT Aide

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Aide / Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)
• School:
  Tennerton Elementary School – Third Grade ECCAT
• Employment Term: 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8
• Salary:
  Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Upshur County Salary Scale; commensurate with experience and education level
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑exempt

The Aide works with the teacher(s) in a variety of ways to assist in implementing instructional strategies to enhance skill building for students in the classroom; the aide works directly with children in small groups or on a one‑on‑one basis to establish effective relationships and engage students to develop the knowledge needed to be successful in the classroom.

• Participate in all professional development sessions required to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Assist the teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conduct learning activities with students per established procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with the Employee Code of Conduct.
• Maintain 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.
• 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 principal or principal's designee.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, and the public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Demonstrate basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.
• Interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, maintenance staff, and business contacts outside of Upshur County Schools.
• Work with children and with adults.
• Work with individuals and groups of students to support academics.
• Demonstrate patience while working with children.
• Learn new skills; be flexible and willing to perform a variety of tasks.
• Work well with others, follow written and oral directions, and complete assignments given.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and staff members.
• 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.
• Interpret a variety of instructions whether furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.
• Accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Perform duties in full compliance with county requirements and Board policies.
• Promote harmonious working relationships with staff and outside business representatives.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills consistent with the duties of this position.
• Demonstrate interpersonal relationship skills consistent with the duties of this position.
• Complete all certification requirements within timelines.
• Adhere to the Employee Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal/transportation supervisor/immediate supervisor.

High School diploma or equivalent, as evidenced by Aide III/IV classification pursuant to WV Code…