Aide V

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL

 Position Name:      Aide V / Special Education        

Position Type: Service

Location:   Spencer Middle School

Qualifications:     

• High school diploma or equivalent or be continually enrolled in a GED program working towards successful completion 

• Must meet all required qualifications and competency pursuant to W. Va. Code 

• Must hold either an Aide V or higher certificate issued by the West Virginia Department of Education 

• Criminal background check may be required as appropriate 

• Complete all required county and WVDE trainings 

• Will include all lifting, health, personal care and transportation responsibilities 

• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodations 

• Additional Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be eligible for consideration. 

• Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration. 

• Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations are not eligible for consideration. 

• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of teacher

• Provide students with individualized attention

• Set up and operate equipment for instruction

• Help teacher prepare materials for instruction

• Assist teacher with bus duty in escorting students to and from the bus

• Provide library assistance to students 

• Assist with preparing snacks for students as needed

• Remain aware and alert of medication administered to students

• Assist in lifting, feeding, toileting, and changing clothes of special needs students

• Assist and supervise special needs students in a regular classroom setting

• Modify materials and instructional activities for special needs students

• Secure students in car seats, seat belts, harnesses, etc., while in transport

• Secure wheelchairs safely for transport

• Assist students as instructed in physical therapy activities

• Practice good safety habits and have knowledge of basic first aid

• Help maintain an up-to-date inventory

• Perform clerical duties such as filing and typing for classroom purposes

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills

• Maintain familiarity with personnel policies and procedures

• Be proficient in the use of basic computer operations

• Maintain confidentiality

• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may lift and/or move at least 10-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with other staff members. 

Employment Term and Time:

200 Days

7:30-3:30

Salary Classification:

Grade F

Supervisor:

Principal (SMS)

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