Elementary ECCAT/Aide/Paraprofessional (New, FRES ECCAT GL 3)

About the position

The position is for an Elementary Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher/Aide/Paraprofessional at Frametown Elementary. The role involves working in a Kindergarten program, First, Second, or Third Grade Classroom, and requires meeting the Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher minimum requirements for either Permanent Authorization, Temporary Authorization, or Paraprofessional. The employee is expected to remain free of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace and serve as a role model for students. Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of the teacher.
• Participate in comprehensive training and implementation of key practices in literacy and numeracy driven by the Third Grade Success Act under the supervision of the teacher.
• Provide students with individualized attention.
• Assist in grading assignments and recording grades.
• Set up and operate equipment for instruction.
• Assist with preparing materials for instruction.
• Assist the teacher with escorting students to and from the bus.
• Provide library assistance to students.
• Assist with the preparation of snacks for students as needed.
• Assist and supervise special needs students in the regular classroom setting.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of classroom materials and supplies.
• Assist in the modification of materials and instructional activities for special needs students in the regular classroom.
• Assist in the implementation of accommodations for special needs students in the regular classroom.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing and data entry for classroom purposes.
• Be aware of medications administered to students.
• Maintain confidentiality of students' records.
• May be required to ride the bus.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritize daily activities and anticipate job responsibilities.
• Operate the office efficiently in the absence of the supervisor(s).
• Complete tasks efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Instill in students the belief and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the principal or superintendent of schools.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Meet the definition of 'Qualifications' in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency as required.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10.
• Must hold one of the following certificates issued by the WVDE: Aide I, Aide II, Aide III, Aide IV, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher - I, II, or III.

Benefits

• West Virginia state minimum pay scale.
• Total Compensation Package available on the Braxton County Schools employment page.