Educational Aide (Special Education)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Knox, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Kingsolver Elementary School, Department of War Education Activity Southeast District, Fort Knox, Kentucky. The Educational Aide supports students in special education and general education classrooms, working with students according to plans developed by specialists and educators. Work is performed in a classroom setting.

The role includes monitoring students throughout the school day, providing personal care assistance, supporting classroom instruction, preparing lesson-related materials, and completing administrative tasks. The aide also participates in parent-teacher conferences.

Requirements

• At least one year of qualifying experience, defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for Educational Aide duties; or qualifying education in place of experience.
• Alternatively, two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may substitute for the general experience requirement.
• A combination of education and general experience may qualify if it meets at least 100% of the requirements, calculated using qualifying experience months divided by 12 plus undergraduate semester hours divided by 60.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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; the position requires a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
• Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated using one of the accepted 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 special education and general education classrooms as needed.
• 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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED