Substitute Aide

POSITION:     Substitute Aide

LOCATION:  All Locations
 
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:   On an as need basis
                                                                                                                                               
SALARY:     West Virginia state minimum pay scale.  

Classification: Service
 
Reports to:      Building Principal, Assistant Principal
 
Application Deadline: August 12, 2026

Effective date: Upon Board approval
 
FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt
 
Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma, General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5
2. Personnel must be or have been classified in this category or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e.
3. Demonstrate the physical ability and stamina necessary to complete all job tasks, including those tasks related to insuring student safety.
4. Applicants enrolled in an Autism Mentor program will be given consideration if not Autism Mentor's apply.
5. Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c
6. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description 

Title:    
"Aide I" means a person selected and trained for a teacher-aide classification such as monitor aide, clerical aide, classroom aide or general aide.
 
"Aide II" means a service person referred to in the "Aide I" classification who has completed a training program approved by the state board, or who holds a high school diploma or has received a general educational development certificate. Only a person classified in an Aide II class title may be employed as an aide in any special education program.
 
"Aide III" means a service person referred to in the "Aide I" classification who holds a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; and

1. Has completed six semester hours of college credit at an institution of higher education; or
2. Is employed as an aide in a special education program and has one year's experience as an aide in special education. 

"Aide IV" means a service person referred to in the "Aide I" classification who holds high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; and 

1. Has completed eighteen hours of State Board-approved college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or
2. Has completed fifteen hours of State Board-approved college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and
3. has successfully completed an in-service training program determined by the state Board to be the equivalent of three hours of college credit.

  Job Summary: 

To perform duties to assist teacher and student with daily classroom activities. May be assigned to assist students with school travel

 The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.         

Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. 

Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.
 
Please note: If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement. Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling 1-800-654-4406.  By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.

Performance Responsibilities: 

• Administration of medication to Special Education and Regular Education Students in accordance with West Virginia Code §18-5-22 and a student health care