Educational Aide (Special Education)

Department of War Education Activity • Camp Lejeune, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Department of War Education Activity - Americas, Mid-Atlantic, Heroes Elementary School, Camp Lejeune, NC. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The Educational Aide supports students and educators in special education and general education classrooms, carrying out work in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator. The role also includes administrative classroom tasks and participation in parent-teacher conferences.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of qualifying experience that prepared the applicant to perform the job. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for Educational Aide duties.
• Alternatively, qualify based on education alone with two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school.
• A combination of education and general experience may qualify if the calculated total is at least 100%; one full year of undergraduate education is equivalent to 30 semester hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of school-related matters.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability/fitness determination based on a background investigation; the position requires a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks because it involves interaction with children under age 18.
• Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated through one of the acceptable procedures described in the posting before acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during various phases of the school day.
• Assist students with toileting, feeding, eating, and personal hygiene.
• Support educational efforts in the Special Education classroom and general education classroom as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments.
• Work with students in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator.
• Participate in Parent Teacher conferences.
• Prepare instructional materials related to classroom lessons.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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