ECCAT III/Paraprofessional/Aide (200 Days, Full-Time) 8:40am-3:40pm, Monday-Friday, Mason Dixon Elementary School

Openings as of 4/18/2026 force display?True Openings as of 4/18/2026 ECCAT III/Paraprofessional/Aide (200 Days, Full-Time) 8:40am-3:40pm, Monday-Friday, Mason Dixon Elementary School JobID: 61681 Position Type: Aide/ Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) Date Posted: 4/15/2026 Location: Mason Dixon Elementary School Date Available: 08/12/2026 Closing Date: 04/22/2026 County: Monongalia County Schools Kindergarten Salary based on experience and position per the attached salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Candidate must meet the following criteria: Pass the Service Personnel Competency Test for "Aide", Paraprofessional Certification from the WVDE (no alternative to this requirement), and ECCAT III Authorization ECCAT REQUIREMENT FOR POSITION: Temporary Authorization A temporary authorization is given when you are hired in an Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) position. Throughout your temporary authorization, you will work toward getting a permanent one. Below are the steps to obtain a temporary authorization. You must complete and submit Certification Form 41 . You must provide the following along with your paper application: ECCAT placement date A copy of your high school diploma or GEDA Proof of your passing of the Aide State Competency Test You may include any ECCAT coursework certificates that you have completed. To get credit for college classes you've already taken, you need to send in your official college transcripts. An Initial Temporary Authorization does not require coursework to be completed. Renewal Authorization Your Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Program Requirements (ECCAT) authorization must be renewed each year. You must complete one (1) course per year in the pathway you chose to renew. You only get credit for courses finished after your last application was approved. You have a total of three (3) years to finish all your required coursework. You must also complete and submit Certification Form 41 to finalize your authorization renewal. Official documents (like a transcript or certificate) showing you finished your course must be included with your renewal application. Permanent Authorization A permanent authorization can be given with or without current employment in an ECCAT position. To obtain a permanent authorization, you must: Complete and submit Certification Form 41 Provide the following with the paper application (if you never applied for a temporary authorization) A copy of your high school diploma or GEDA Proof of a passing score on the Aide State Competency Test Complete all required coursework in chosen pathway If you have a valid child development associate (CDA) credential, completed the 4 semesters of associate child development specialist (ACDS), completed a Career Technical Education ECCAT program of study, or completed an approved Community & Technical College ECCAT program, you may be eligible for permanent ECCAT PK-3 authorization. To get credit for college classes you've already taken, you need to send in your official college transcripts. Pathways You may choose any of the following specialization pathways for your permanent authorization: Early Childhood WVDE Approved Course Work Pathway For this pathway, you must submit ECCAT coursework certificates of completion for the following four (4) required courses: Child Development Special Needs Inclusion Literacy-Science of Reading Completion of a college-level English course (100 level course or higher) may be substituted for Literacy. Numeracy Completion of a college-level Math course (100 level course or higher) may be substituted for Numeracy. Enroll for PK-3 Paraprofessional, ECCAT and Aide courses offered by WVDE. To get credit for college classes you've already taken, you need to send in your official college transcripts. Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist Pathway For this pathway, you must submit certificates of completion for the following: ACDS transcript showing completion of the 4 semesters of ACDS or U.S. Department of Labor Certificate Child Development Associate Credential Pathway For this pathway, you must submit certificates of completion for the following: Valid copy of the Official Certificate issued by the National Credentialing Agency Career Technical Education (CTE) and ACE ECCAT Program Students that complete CTE ECCAT coursework and field hours are eligible for permanent ECCAT authorization. CTE ECCAT certificates OR transcript must be submitted Students that pass NOCTI with a cut score of 70 or higher do not need to take the aide test (must apply for certification within 5 years of taking the NOCTI) ETS ParaPathway For this pathway, you must submit WV qualifying scores for the following tests: ETS ParaPathways test: Reading and Writing (5758) - Required Score 332 ETS ParaPathways test: Mathematics (5759) - Required Score 334 Individuals must also meet Child Development and Special Needs Inclusion course requirements PARAPROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR POSITION: Summary of Requirements Use Form 40 to apply for a permanent Paraprofessional Certificate. This certificate allows paraprofessionals to work in a classroom under the supervision of a professional educator. Download Paper Form Full Requirements This Paraprofessional Certificate (Form 40) allows you to teach and supervise students in a support capacity under the supervision of a professional educator. General Requirements To apply, you must: Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications ). Be employed in the West Virginia public school system. Have recommendation from the county superintendent. Have passed the State Aide Competency test. Education Level Applicants must meet one of the following education requirements. Completed 36 semester hours of coursework from an accredited university and/or complete coursework through WV Learns Two (2) years of educational work experience supervised by a licensed professional may replace classroom management and/or special education credit hours. Confirm with your employer or review Policy 5202 If you hold an Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist (ACDS), Child Development Associate (CDA), or permanent Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) certificate, this may substitute for some credit hours. Confirm with your employer or review Policy 5202 . Hold a valid or expired West Virginia professional teaching certificate (expired no more than five (5) years) Hold an equivalent and valid or expired out-of-state professional teaching certificate (expired no more than five (5) years) To send official transcripts to our office, please have your program email them to ... . Transcripts must be received from the college or university, not the applicant. Application Submission For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed on the certification application process page. If this is your first time using our Certification Portal , you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants . Application Fee $50 Attachment(s): Aide 2-10-2025.pdf ECCAT III-Paraprofessional.pdf Service Salary Schedule FY 25.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 4/18/2026 1:32:23 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - www.aspexsolutions.com You can also view West Virginia teaching jobs at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.