HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

     NEW CUMBERLAND, WV  26047

 

 

AIDE I, II, III, and IV

 

TITLE:                       Aide I, Aide II, Aide III and Aide IV

 

Aide I – means those personnel selected and trained for teacher-aide classification such as clerk aide, clerical aide, secretary aide, monitor aide, cook aide, classroom aide, kindergarten aide, or general exclusive of special education aide.

 

Aide II – means those personnel referred to in the “Aide I” classification who have completed a training program provided by the state board of education, or who hold a high school diploma or have received a general educational development certificate or special education aides with or without the above training.

 

Aide III – means those personnel referred to in the “Aide I” classification who hold a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and have completed six semester hours of college credit at a higher educational institution or any aide who is employed in any special education program and who has one year of experience as an aide in special education.

 

Aide IV – means those personnel referred to in the “Aide I” classification who hold a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and who have completed 18 hours of state board approved college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or who have completed 15 hours of accredited institution of higher education and successfully completed an in-service training program determined by the state board to be the equivalent of three hours of college credit.

           

QUALIFICATIONS:  High school education required or its equivalent.  Aptitude for working with students and teachers required.  Must have physical ability and stamina to perform all duties outlined.  Previous experience in a Kindergarten/Early Childhood Program preferred.

 

REPORTS TO:          Principal, teacher or supervisor

 

JOB GOALS:             The aide is under the supervision of the principal, teacher or supervisor and provides general assistance to students, teachers and assists with clerical tasks.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

A.  Performs duties efficiently and productively.

 

·        To aid in lunchroom monitoring and sometimes clean-up as required.

·        To assist students in their movement about the building and on and off the school bus

·        To assist students with bathroom facilities and any other necessary requirements in this area.

·        To maintain constant surveillance of the students as outlined by the teacher and principal and is legally and morally responsible for the supervision of the student.

·        To insure the safety and comfort of the student as it is deemed necessary by the principal and teacher.

·        To obtain knowledge of operation of any equipment required by the student.

·        To supervise on the playground

·        To supervise indoor activities in lieu of playground on days of inclement weather.

·        To supervise the loading and unloading of buses (where required).

·        Prepare classroom activities such as set up audio visual equipment, overhead projectors, tape recorders, etc.

·        To ride and supervise on the school bus where required.

·        May assist handicapped students in the classroom, restroom or playground and moving in and out of the building; also, diaper changing, feeding, lifting and potty training.  Specialized health care procedures.

·        Operate office machines for teachers.

·        Instruction duties consisting of teacher-directed assistance; works with small groups of children, reading/story telling,

·        Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snacks, toilet, and clothing routines.

·        Assists small groups of students in the library.

·        Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.

·        Maintains a safe and orderly environment.

·        Insure that protective safety devises are in use and fastened properly.

·        Helps bus operator with care and cleaning of the bus.

·        Assists operator in pre- and post-trip inspection.

·        Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work.

·        Classroom housekeeping.

·        Preparation and care of instructional materials

·        Maintenance and care of equipment.

·        To follow county policy and procedures.

·        To perform duties efficiently and productively.

·        To perform other related tasks as assigned by the teacher, principal or supervisor.

·        Lifting students with special needs is required – approximately 30 to 100 lbs.

·        Moving a minimum of 50 lbs.

·        Pushing and pulling a minimum of 50 lbs. when needed for students with special needs (Wheelchairs)

·        Climb stairs on bus/in schools.

·        Bending/kneeling

·        Special Education – Aquatic water program is special needs students are involved.

·        If special needs student(s) requires any HEALTH PROCEDURES – aide is required to perform these duties to any special education student at that location.

·        Maintains confidentiality for each student.

·        Telephones parents when requested to do so in order to notify them of schedule changes.

·        Any other tasks assigned by principal, teacher or supervisor.

 

B.  Maintains and/or upgrades skills.

 

·        Participates in required in-service training.

 

C.  Maintains positive work habits.

 

  • Have the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with others.
  • Maintains positive work attitude and habits.
  • Maintains a professional appearance.
  • Is the punctual and minimizes absences
  • Takes initiative in performing assigned tasks
  • To promote positive public communications.
  • Cooperate with principal and teachers in any way necessary to enhance the overall learning situation.

 

 

EVALUATION:         Performance of this job will be evaluated twice a year for employees with a continuing contract and three times a year for employees with a probationary contract.  This is in accordance with provisions of the Hancock County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Service Personnel.