Supervisory Special Education Aide

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Special Education Aide assists teachers with daily instructional and non-instructional classroom activities. The primary duties involve supporting students with ED, MS, MD, AU, and ID needs in behavior management, communication, daily living, self-help, academic, career/vocational, and recreation/leisure skills. Toileting and other hygiene assistance may be required. The position is for 200 days annually, with work times of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., subject to change based on student need. The position reports to the Building Administrator. The listed salary is pay grade C-E, with a minimum of $30,660 and maximum of $44,260, determined by education and years of experience under the Berkeley County Schools Service Personnel Salary Scale. The posting notes a competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
State-mandated competency exam.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings to staff, parents, students, and administrators.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and resolve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work with emotionally, physically, and/or mentally impaired students and maintain composure under stressful conditions.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to abide by confidentiality regulations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 90 pounds.
Applicants must complete the application and provide all required documents and references; requested interviews must be attended.

Responsibilities

Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Assist the teacher with routine classroom operations.
Support students in behavior management, communication, daily living, self-help, academic, career/vocational, and recreation/leisure skills.
Demonstrate understanding of students' disabilities and interact with students firmly, courteously, and fairly.
Show initiative and creativity in working with students and their programs.
Maintain the classroom, including preparing bulletin boards.
Attend open houses and conferences on a voluntary or requested basis.
Keep records, write lessons on the board, and correct students' work.
Load and unload wheelchair-bound students on the bus and/or wait with students for transportation.
Manage and instruct small groups of students when the teacher is unavailable.
Instruct and demonstrate the use of exercise equipment and production machinery.
Participate in physical activities that are part of students' basic programs.
Assist students in the restroom as necessary, including diaper changes and other hygiene-related procedures.
Remain flexible with schedules and activities throughout the day.
Assist with duplicating and collecting educational paperwork.
Complete required training and in-service activities.
Supervise students.