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Job Description Position: Supervisory First Grade ECCAT, LTS Posting Information : This is a Long-Term Substitute position for the 26-27 SY. Work days: M - F, 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM Pursuant to West Virginia Code, if a current JCS employee is selected as a finalist for this position, the employee is not eligible to transfer until the 2027-2028 school year. Immediate Supervisor: Principal FLSA Status: Non-exempt Employment Term: 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8 Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County School's Salary Scale, Pay Grade F/G commensurate with experience and education level Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and Jefferson County School's Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel Job Summary: The ECCAT assists the teacher(s) in a variety of ways to implement instructional programs including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to either a Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, or Third Grade classroom; to motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation, in accordance with each pupil's ability.
The successful applicant will support the teacher in the classroom, especially with assisting students in academic areas related to numeracy and literacy. Should the successful applicant be an Aide without an ECCAT certification, they must be willing to enroll and take courses (online or in a classroom) to obtain the early childhood assistant teacher authorization upon employment in this position.
In addition, the WVDE training on the science of reading and numeracy (dyslexia/dysgraphia) is required. ECCAT I considered a temporary certification for someone working on completing the ECCAT required courses. An ECCAT II is regarded as a permanent certification, someone who has completed the required ECCAT courses. An ECCAT III is the certification for someone who has completed the ECCAT required course and holds a Paraprofessional certification.
Specialized Skills: Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failure to participate in requested interviews may negatively impact a candidate's qualifications.
Performance Responsibilities: Additional Duties may be assigned. Ability to demonstrate tact and self-control in addressing issues within the department. Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials. Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures. Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and County policies and procedures.
Maintains an environment that is safe for students and conducive to learning. Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children. Assists with supervision and instruction of children; copying; cutting, coloring, etc., to construct materials and bulletin boards. Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that the teacher has taught.
Assists in implementing lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Assists with supervision of student passengers on buses and maintains a safe traveling environment. Attends in-services and workshops as directed. Maintains confidentiality, and unquestionable integrity. Assists the teacher in supervising children in the classroom and to various locations in the school including, but not limited to, instructional ar