Aide/Exceptional Education Aide/Sign Language Specialist e (S1906) 200 days
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Applications will be accepted Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 AM - Wednesday, January 29, 2025 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Aide/Exceptional Education Aide/Sign Language Specialist e (S1906) 200 days Job Description PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Dan Rinick, Title IX Coordinator, 77 Courthouse Drive, Winfield, WV 25213, (304) 586-0500 ext 1109.
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Position: Aide/Exceptional Education Aide/Sign Language Specialist * e (S1906) Location: Itinerant Classification: E Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal Job Description: The Exceptional Education Aide/Sign Language Specialist supports the instructional program by performing tasks assigned by the regular or special education teacher. Qualifications:
Holds a high school diploma or GED. Holds “Aide” and “Sign Language Specialist” classifications. Holds a minimum of Level III Certification through the National Interpreter Assessment and Certification Program. Has successfully completed in-service training equivalent to three semester hours of college credit, as determined by the State Board of Education. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills. Holds valid CPR and first aid cards. Has completed training required for exceptional education aides.
Length of Employment: 200 Days Daily Schedule: Currently – 7:15 am – 3:15 pm Responsibilities: The Exceptional Education Aide/Sign Language Specialist shall have the following responsibilities and duties: To provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of the teacher. To interpret for students utilizing the student(s)’ preferred mode of communication. To provide interpretation during the school day in academic and non-academic settings with staff and peers. To confer with educators to plan for interpretation and note taking services. To provide students with individualized attention. To assist in grading assignments and recording grades. To set up and operate equipment for instruction. To assist with preparing materials for instruction. To assist the teacher with escorting students to and from the bus. To provide library assistance to students. To assist with the preparation of snacks for students as needed. To assist in lifting, feeding, toileting and changing clothes of special needs students as appropriate in assigned classroom. To assist and supervise special needs students in the regular classroom setting. To assist in maintaining an inventory of classroom materials and supplies. To assist in the modification of materials and instructional activities for special needs students. To assist students in physical therapy activities, as instructed. To practice good safety habits. To perform clerical duties such as filing and typing for classroom purposes. To be aware of medications administered to students. To maintain confidentiality of students’ records. To perform other duties as assigned by the special education teacher. *The Exceptional Education Aide/Sign Language Specialist who has signed a Supervisory Aide Agreement shall have the following additional responsibilities: To exercise authority and control over students when the teacher is required to leave the classroom for a short duration. To supervise students in a non-instructional setting. To supervise students in an emergency situation. *The Exceptional Education Aide/Sign Language Specialist who has signed a Specialized Health Procedures Agreement shall have the following additional responsibilities under the supervision and monitoring of a school nurse: To provide specialized health procedures including, but not limited to, dispensing of medications, catheterizations, oral suctioning, and/or naso-gastric or gastrostomy tube feeding.
Effective Employment Date: February 4, 2025 Application Deadline: 4:00 pm on the closing date. 77 Courthouse Dr. Winfield WV 25213 Phone - 304-586-0500 ext. 1109 Fax - 304-586-0519 [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr