Classroom/Supervisory/Transportation Aide, Grade 3 (S27-206-1)

Job Title

Work Hours will be 7:45am to 3:15pm

Assist with providing instructional support in the basic skills of reading, mathematics, and English Language Arts, along with early detection and intervention strategies to improve student outcomes as defined in 18-2E-10

Assist teacher in working directly with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis

Assist teacher with monitoring the developmental and academic progress of students

Maintain an environment that is safe and conducive to learning

Assist teacher with the supervision of students

Establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom

Motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability

Promote and maintain positive work habits and relations with staff

Perform duties efficiently and productively

Maintain and/or upgrade job-related skills

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Maintain/upgrade skills and attend staff development programs

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the teacher and/or principal, including duties and monitoring of students (i.e. hall, lunchroom, playground) as well as transportation duties as assigned by the district

Maintain adherence to the Employee Code of Conduct

Assist student with basic needs of personal care

May act in a supervisory capacity

Qualifications

Must have GED or high school diploma

Must pass state service personnel competency test for Aide as per WV Code 18-4-8e

Must meet all other requirements for an Aide position (CPR and First Aid Training), criminal background check

Must satisfy additional requirements as outlined in HB 3035: Aide- Any current or newly hired aide assigned to Grade 1-3 classrooms as outlined in HB3035, will need to complete additional in-person or online training in the science of reading, numeracy, and appropriate measures for exercising authority and control over students within three calendar years of moving to a grade 1-3 classrooms (Four Courses). Since most aides are not certified by the WVDE, the county will need to ensure the training is completed within the appropriate timeframe. Current, permanently certified, ECCAT Aides will be required to complete (2) additional courses/trainings as outlined in HB 3035 in the science of reading, numeracy, and appropriate measures for exercising authority and control over students within two calendar years of hire date. Newly hired ECCATs or those who hold a temporary ECCAT certification, will need to complete (4) courses/trainings as outlined in HB 3035 in the science of reading, numeracy and appropriate measures for exercising authority and control over students within three calendar years of hire date.

Gilmer County accepts applications/bid sheets electronically. Please direct any questions about the posting to the Director of Personnel, Judith Stalnaker.

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.

As required by federal law and regulations, the Gilmer County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age and national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its education programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to Title IX Coordinator, Gilmer County Board of Education, 454 Vanhorn Drive. Glenville, WV 26351, phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; to the Elimination of Sex Discrimination Program Coordinator View phone number on click.appcast.io; or the US Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Salary based on experience and education level per state salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.