Educational Aide (Special Education)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Stewart, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Diamond Elementary School is part of the Fort Stewart Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Southeast District. This position is located at the Department of War Education Activity, Southeast District, Diamond Elementary School, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The Educational Aide supports students and educators in special education and general education classrooms, assists with daily student needs, prepares instructional materials, and performs classroom administrative tasks.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of experience that prepared the applicant to perform the work, described as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating an ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills; alternatively, qualify through education or a combination of education and experience.
• For education-only substitution, two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may substitute for the required general experience.
• For a combination of education and experience, the computed percentage of the experience and education requirements must total at least 100%.
• Foreign degrees or coursework must be evaluated through one of the acceptable procedures described in the posting before acceptance.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability/fitness determination based on a background investigation; a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks is required because the work involves interaction with children under 18.
• A two-year trial period is required, with continued employment subject to written certification that it advances the public interest.

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, as needed, the general education classroom.
• 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; eligibility depends on position type. Contact the hiring agency for information about specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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