Job Details

Position Type:
Aide/Substitute Aide

Date Posted:
6/9/2025

Location:
Countywide

County:
Marshall County Schools POSITION 25S135 TITLE: Substitute Aides (25-26)

LOCATIONS: Countywide

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Aide employed for the purpose of working within the special education program will be required to ride the bus conveying such youngsters and to assist with their needs in boarding and disembarking from the bus as well as assisting the teacher with classroom instruction, assisting children with toileting needs, lifting physically handicapped children as needed and assisting in the administration of emergency first aid care. The aide will be required to follow physician's instructions regarding special medical care required for all children. The aide will provide approved specialized health care procedures (catheterization, suctioning of tracheostomy, nasogastric tube feeding or gastrostomy tube feeding and distributing medication). Such procedures shall be delegated by the certified school nurse. The school nurse shall provide for training, retraining and supervision, and upon completion certify satisfactory level of competence before school employees perform certain health care procedures.

The aide employed for the purpose of autism mentor must possess the qualifications as outlined by the West Virginia Department of Education for Autism Mentor or if successful applicant does not possess the qualifications, he/she must be willing to obtain the Autism Mentor certification.

Aides who wish to apply for ECCAT positions must complete the Early Childhood WVDE approved course work for the Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Authorization.
Substitute Aide positions may be called for Aide, Autism Mentor, or ECCAT positions so they must have or satisfy those requirements before working in those roles. Substitute Aides perform many miscellaneous duties at the various schools they work as directed and must stay current with transportation safety trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant will provide demonstrable competencies in reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics by being a high school graduate or equivalent. He/She will demonstrate verbal and written expression as well as the ability to follow both oral and written instructions. The aide will be required to have medical training necessary to follow a physician's instructions using equipment designed for physically handicapped children. The aide will be required to demonstrate knowledge of first aid. The aide must be physically capable of lifting physically handicapped children in need of assistance. The aide will be required to have medical training necessary to follow the nurse's instruction regarding specialized health procedures. This means, but is not limited to, catheterization, suctioning of tracheostomy, nasogastric tube feeding or gastrostomy tube feeding. Any aide who will be involved with the preparation or serving of foods will be required to secure a food handler's permit from the Marshall County Health Department.

BEFORE WORKING:
The Substitute Aide must pass the WV State Test for Aide
The Substitute Aide must pass a successful WV background check
The Substitute Aide must hold a valid CPR/First Aid certification
The Substitute Aide must attend and pass the Bus Training for Aide (and refresher courses as directed)
The Substitute Aide must attend the Substitute Service Personnel orientation

The applicant must be able to independently lift and toilet children 50 - 150 pounds and over

The applicant will also demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Principal of the school, Special Programs Director, Transportation Director.

EMPLOYMENT TERM: As needed for the 2025 - 2026 school year, subject to contract renewal yearly.

SALARY: Salary to be determined by salary classification level, experience, and education according to schedule at Pay grade B.

BID PERIOD: Open until May 15, 2025

For further information about the possible positions, contact the Special Programs Director

ALL POSTINGS WILL NOW BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROGRAM CALLED APPLITRACK. YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-###-####, EXT. 310.

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:
As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

Inquiries may be referred to: David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-###-####; to Erin Cuffaro, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-###-####; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-###-####, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-###-####, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-###-####.

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION:
I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.

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