Educational Aide (Special Education)

Summary About the Position: This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity - Americas, Mid-Atlantic District, Heroes Elementary School, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Description of the Working Environment: Work is performed in a classroom setting. Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW). DoWEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoWEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoW civilian families. DoWEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society.Major Duties: Performs administrative tasks such as attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments. Provides assistance in toileting, feeding, eating and personal hygiene. Works with students in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator. Monitoring students during various phases of school day. Participates in Parent Teacher conferences. Supports educational efforts in the Special Education classroom and general education classroom as needed. Preparing instructional materials related to classroom lessons.