Educational Aide (Special Education)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Bragg, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Irwin Intermediate School is part of the Fort Bragg Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District and serves students in grades 2–5. This position is located at Irwin Intermediate School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The Educational Aide supports students and educators in special education and general education classrooms, assists students with personal care, helps prepare instructional materials, and performs classroom-related administrative tasks.

The position requires one year of qualifying general experience, or qualifying education in place of experience, or a combination of education and experience. Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories. The appointment is subject to a suitability determination and a Tier 1 investigation with childcare checks. This position has a two-year trial period.

Requirements

• Meet the requirements of at least one listed employment authority category and provide documentation proving eligibility.
• Have at least one year of qualifying general experience, defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the Educational Aide duties; qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may substitute.
• For education substitution alone, have 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.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Pass a suitability/fitness determination, including a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
• Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated according to one of the stated acceptable procedures before acceptance.

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 general education classroom as needed.
• 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 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