Job Description

JobID: 54699

Position Type:

Aide/Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)

Date Posted:

10/22/2025

Location:

Burnsville Elementary School

Closing Date:

10/29/2025

County:

Braxton County Schools

POSITION

: Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher/Special Education Aide/Paraprofessional Pre-K

LOCATION

: Davis Elementary

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT

: 200 Day Contract

SALARY

: West Virginia state minium pay scale. Total Compensation Package can be found here: https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment

Classification

: Service

Reports to

: Building Principal, Assistant Principal

Evaluation:

Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314.

FLSA Status

: Non-Exempt

APPLICATION DEADLINE

: October 29, 2025

EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE: Upon Board Approval

CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS

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+ High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code 18A-2-5;
+ Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code 18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test), as required;

NOTE: Only Applicants who take and pass the state Aide test can have their applications considered for hire by BSC. If NO BCS employees who hold this classification apply for this job, you will receive email notification when tests are scheduled. Applicants will NOT be called and/or interviewed until they have passed the test. Please check your email regularly for testing notifications. Email Melissa Adkins at melissa.d.adkins@k12.wv.us for additional information. Please add Mrs. Adkins's email to your contacts to ensure you receive communications regarding testing.

+ Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate.

Please contact BCS before scheduling a background check to ensure that you have the correct codes to ensure that your background check is processed properly. Please do NOT use any previous code provided by the WVDE.

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The ability to perform the job duites below.

Please note: If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement. Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling 1-800-654-4406. By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.

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Must hold one of the following certificates issued by the WVDE as defined in 18A-4-8:

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"Aide I" means a person selected and trained for a teacher-aide classification such as monitor aide, clerical aide, classroom aide or general aide);
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"Aide II" means a service person referred in the "Aide I" classification who has completed a training program approved by the State Board, or who holds a high school diploma or has received a General Educational Development certificate. Only a person classified in an Aide II class title may be employed as an aide in any special education program;
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"Aide III" means a service person referred to in the "Aide I" classification who holds a high school diploma or a General Educational Development certificate; and (a) has completed six semester hours of college credit at an institution of high education; or (b) is employed as an aide in a special education program and has one year's experience as an aide in special education;
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"Aide IV" means a service person referred to in the "Aide I" classification who holds a high school diploma or a General Educational Development certificate; and (a) has completed eighteen hours of State Board-approved college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or (b) has completed fifteen hours of State Board-approved college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and has successfully completed an in-service training program determined by the State Board to be the equivalent of three hours of college credit;
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"Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher - I" means a person who does not possess the minimum requirements determined by the State Board of Education for the state-awarded certificate for early childhood classroom assistant teachers but is enrolled in and pursuing requirements.
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"Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher - II" means a person who has completed the minimum requirements determined by the State Board of Education for a state-awarded certificate for early childhood classroom assistant teachers.
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"Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher - III" means a person who has completed the minimum requirements determined by the State Board of Education for a state-awarded certificate for early childhood classroom assistant teacher, as well as additional requirements comparable to current paraprofessional certificate.

Job Summary:

Personnel selected and trained for teacher-aide classifications working in a Kindergarten program (which includes prekindergarten), First, Second, or Third Grade Classroom, and meet the Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher minimum requirements for either Permanent Authorization, Temporary Authorization or Paraprofessional.



The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.



Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.



Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

By applying for this position, the successful applicant shall be required to administer medication or perform any other delegated medical procedures and complete any required training.

Performance Responsibilities:

+ To provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of the teacher.
+ To participate in comprehensive training and implementation of key practices in literacy and numeracy driven by the Third Grade Success Act under the supervision of the teacher (For Grades 1-3)
+ 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 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 in the regular classroom.
+ To assist in the implementation of accommodations for special needs students in the regular classroom.
+ To practice good safety habits.
+ To perform clerical duties such as filing and data entry for classroom purposes.
+ To be aware of medications administered to students.
+ To maintain confidentiality of students' records.
+ May be required to ride bus.
+ Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritize his/her daily activities and anticipate job responsibilities that need to be performed;
+ Operates the office efficiently in the absence of the supervisor(s);
+ Completes tasks efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision;
+ Instill in students the belief and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
+ Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or superintendent of schools.

Physical Demands

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The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least one hundred vertically (100) pounds of materials, children, etc. For Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.



The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 - 90 dB). The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the superintendent or his/her designee.



Revised September 2025

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the , with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY:

Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.

Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.



As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.