Educational Aide (Special Education)

Department of War Education Activity • Beaufort, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Educational Aide position is located at Bolden Elementary School in Beaufort, South Carolina, within the Department of Defense Education Activity South East District. The aide supports students in special education and general education classrooms, working with students in accordance with plans developed by specialists and educators. The position is performed in a classroom setting.

Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories and qualify through relevant experience, education, or a combination of both. Qualification by experience requires at least one year of qualifying experience; alternatively, two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may substitute for general experience. Permanent Educational Aides working over 32 hours per week may be required to have their pay spread per their local bargaining unit. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the employment authority categories listed in the announcement and provide documentation proving eligibility.
• For qualification based on experience, have at least one year of experience that prepared the applicant to perform the job; general experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the duties.
• Alternatively, qualify through education alone with two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school, or through a combination of education and general experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.
• Meet suitability/fitness requirements based on a background investigation; the position requires a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• A two-year trial period may be required.

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, including maintaining attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments.
• Work with students according to 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 type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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