Educational Aide (Special Education)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Knox, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Kingsolver Elementary School, Department of War Education Activity Southeast District, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The Educational Aide supports students in special education and general education classrooms, working with them according to plans developed by specialists and educators. The role also includes assisting with students’ personal care and supporting classroom instruction and administration.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience that prepared the applicant to perform the job; qualifying general experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work showing the ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Alternatively, two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may substitute for general experience, or qualifying education and experience may be combined to meet 100% of the requirements.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation; a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment-authority categories and provide supporting documentation.
• Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated through one of the accepted procedures before they can be accepted.
• The position requires a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during various phases of the school day.
• Assist students with toileting, feeding, eating, and personal hygiene.
• Support educational efforts in special education and general education classrooms as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments.
• Work with students according to plans developed by specialists and educators.
• 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 type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed