| Location | Bluefield, WV |
110THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE COUNTY OF MERCER JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Instructional Aide (ECCAT) with Transportation Duties LOCATION: Assigned School and/or Bus or Program DIVISION: Instruction DEPARTMENT (FUNCTIONAL AREA): Instruction RESPONSIBILITY OR PURPOSE (NARRATIVE): To assist the teacher with the academic/instruction in the classroom and to assist in providing safe transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular programs. ACCOUNTABLE TO (NARRATIVE): School Principal(s) and Supervisor of Safety and Transportation REGULAR DUTIES (LIST IN GENERAL, MAJOR FUNCTIONS):
Works under the direction of the classroom teacher, building principal, and/or the Supervisor of Safety and Transportation.
Tutors individuals or small groups of students.
Assists with students in controlling behavior and seating.
Assumes any duties assigned on a rotating basis - physical education, bus duty, lunch duty, etc.
Works with the teacher in setting up schedule of assigned duties.
Participates in all continuing education activities as directed.
Assists in reporting participant progress as directed.
Maintains positive work habits. Revised May 9, 2023 February 15, 2021
Performs duties efficiently and productively. 10.Assists with lifting, feeding, and/or changing of students as may be required. 11.Monitors and assists students in activities, i.e., instructional, physical, and social wellbeing. 12.Completes classroom organization duties as assigned. 13.Monitors and assists students in various settings, i.e., classroom, cafeteria, bus, Play areas, and resource areas. 14.Maintains and/or upgrades skills. 15.Adheres to all Mercer County Schools and West Virginia Department of Education Policies and Procedures. 16.Assists the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus. 17.Inspects transportation passes to prevent unauthorized travel. 18.Assists young or disabled students in getting on and off the bus. 19.Assures that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion. 20.Provides written records of violations of the student code to the transportation supervisor. 21.Collects and returns to the school secretary those personal items left on bus by students. 22.Seek information located on each school bus regarding Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), 504 Plans and/or Health Care Plans for the students who ride the bus. This should be done daily to seek any changes or any new information on the students who ride the bus. 23.Educate yourself on the above-mentioned plans in #7 with student modifications and accommodations and implement these plans as necessary. 24.Questions about IEPs, BIPs shall be directed immediately to the Special Education Department, Principal or Supervisor for Transportation and Safety for clarification. 25.Questions about 504's and Health Care Plans shall be directed immediately to the Coordinator of Pupil Services, Principal or Supervisor for Transportation and Safety for clarification. 26.Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor. SPECIAL OR OCCASIONAL (COLLATERAL DUTIES): TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal school and/or bus environment MINIMUM QUALIFICATION (STATE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS):
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must pass state required competency test
Valid First Aid and CPR Cards for transportation duties
Complete coursework required by the West Virginia Department of Education for ECCAT certification. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Must satisfactorily pass a physical capabilities test.
Must satisfactorily pass a WV and FBI background checks and pass a drug test.