Supervisory Itinerant Special Education Aide

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or equivalent
• •Criminal background check conducted
• •Meet the definition of 'Qualifications' in WV Code 18A-4-8b
• •demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test(s))
• •Ability to work with a variety of needs, including but not limited to emotional, physical, and/or mentally impaired
• •Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, and the general public
• •Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• •Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• •Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, maintenance staff, and business contacts outside of Jefferson County Schools
• •Ability to work with children and ability to work with adults
• •Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management
• •Ability to demonstrate patience while working with children
• •Ability to learn new skills; flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks
• •Ability to work well with others, follow written and oral directions, and complete assignments given
• •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and staff members
• •Self-motivated and works without direct supervision
• •Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• •Ability to interpret a variety of instructions whether furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• •Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks
• •Ability to perform duties in full compliance with county requirements, Board Policies, and Standard Operating Procedures
• •Ability to promote harmonious working relationships with staff and outside business representatives
• •Oral and written communication skills
• •Interpersonal relationship skills
• •Dress is appropriate and conforms to safety standards
• •Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress
• •Must be able to work effectively with others including demonstrating behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, professional dress, and verbal/nonverbal communication)
• •Must be able to develop a positive relationship with students, staff, and community
• •Must be able to lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials
• •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus
• •A successful work history
• •A minimum of three supervisory references
• •Participate in requested interviews
• •Provide references
• •Complete the entire application and provide all documents required
• •Not be dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause
• •Not receive unfavorable reference recommendations
• •Not falsify information
• •Not be a retired individual from a West Virginia school system within 60 days of official retirement date
• •Not be a current JCS employee selected as a finalist for this position (if selected)
• •Minimum 200 days annually