S270511 ECCAT Aide

Openings as of 6/2/2026 Upshur County Schools

• Job
• Position Type:
  Aide / Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)
• Date Posted: 5/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Tennerton Elementary School
• Closing Date: 06/02/2026
• County:
  Upshur County Schools
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt
• 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

Job Summary: 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 will work directly with children in small groups or on a one‑on‑one basis to establish effective relationships with students and to 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.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and the public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Mathematical skills: 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 with adults.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics.
• 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 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.
• Complete all certification requirements within timelines.
• Adhere to the Employee Code of Conduct.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the…