Day to Day Substitute Aide

Berkeley County Schools • Martinsburg, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Day to Day Substitute Aides perform the duties of various aide positions, potentially supporting Pre-K, Kindergarten, students with behavioral disabilities, students with severe impairments, and autistic students. They assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional classroom activities, supervise students, and may lift or assist with the movement and care of students. The role also includes supporting student transportation, personal hygiene, physical activities, and the use of exercise equipment or production machinery. Substitute aides must be flexible throughout the day and complete required training and in-service activities. Pay starts at $153.30 per day; salary is determined using the Berkeley County Schools Service Personnel Salary Scale based on education level and years of experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• State-mandated competency exam.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings to staff, parents, students, and administrators.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and resolve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work with students who are emotionally, physically, and/or mentally impaired.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to follow confidentiality regulations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and frequently pushing or pulling up to 90 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties involving regular reaching, frequent standing and walking, and occasional sitting, handling objects, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and bending.

Responsibilities

• Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Assist teachers with routine classroom operations and daily instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Support students with disabilities and maintain a firm, courteous, and fair approach.
• Use initiative and creativity in working with students and their programs.
• Maintain the classroom, including preparing bulletin boards.
• Attend open houses and conferences on a voluntary or requested basis.
• Keep records, write lessons on the board, and correct student work.
• Load and unload wheelchair-bound students on buses and/or wait with students for transportation.
• Manage and instruct small groups when the teacher is unavailable.
• Instruct and demonstrate the use of exercise equipment and production machinery.
• Participate in physical activities that are part of students’ programs.
• Assist students with restroom needs, diaper changes, and other hygiene procedures as necessary.
• Remain flexible with the schedule and activities throughout the day.
• Duplicate and collect educational paperwork.
• Complete required county training and in-service activities.
• Supervise students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED