Educational Aide (Special Education)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Benning, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an Educational Aide in the Department of War Education Activity, Southeast District, at Dexter Elementary School in Fort Benning, Georgia. The aide works in a classroom setting, supporting students and educational activities in special education and, as needed, general education classrooms. The role includes monitoring students throughout the school day, assisting with personal care, supporting instruction under plans developed by specialists and educators, preparing instructional materials, and completing classroom administrative tasks. The aide also participates in parent-teacher conferences.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• For experience-based qualification, have at least one year of experience that prepares the applicant to perform the job; qualifying experience may be paid or unpaid.
• General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the Educational Aide duties.
• 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: qualifying experience months divided by 12, plus undergraduate semester hours divided by 60.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Foreign degrees or coursework must be evaluated through one of the acceptable procedures described in the announcement before acceptance.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for the Selective Service requirement.
• 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 position involves interaction with children and youth under age 18.

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 classrooms and, as needed, general education classrooms.
• Perform administrative tasks, including maintaining attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments.
• Work with students in accordance with plans developed by specialists and educators.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Prepare instructional materials related to classroom lessons.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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