Educational Aide (Special Education)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Benning, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at White Elementary School, Fort Benning, Georgia, for the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). The Educational Aide supports students with special education needs in special education and general education classrooms. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The role includes helping students with daily activities and learning, carrying out plans developed by specialists and educators, preparing instructional materials, and performing classroom-related administrative tasks. The position requires interaction with children and youth under age 18 and is subject to a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience that prepared the applicant to perform the work of an Educational Aide; qualifying general experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Alternatively, qualify through education alone with two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school.
• Alternatively, qualify through a combination of education and general experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements, calculated using qualifying experience divided by 12 months plus undergraduate semester hours divided by 60.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability/fitness determination based on a background investigation, including a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
• Foreign degrees and coursework from non-accredited institutions must be evaluated through one of the acceptable procedures described in the posting.

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; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the position type.

What This Job Offers

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