About the opportunity
This position is located at the Department of War Education Activity – Americas, Americas Southeast District, Delalio Elementary School, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. The work is performed in a classroom setting. The Educational Aide provides support in the Special Education and general education classrooms, monitors students during the school day, assists with personal hygiene, toileting, and feeding, and performs administrative tasks such as attendance records and scheduling. The role involves working with students according to plans developed by specialists and educators, preparing instructional materials, and participating in parent-teacher conferences. This is a seasonal position that may be extended in one-year increments up to a maximum of three years.
Salary and benefits
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement
- Federal employee benefits package (details available at https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/benefits/)
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- At least one year of general experience (progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating ability to perform the duties)
- Education substitution: 2 years (60 semester hours) of education above high school
- Combination of education and experience is acceptable if the total meets 100% of requirements
Required documents
- Resume (maximum two pages, including employer name, job title, start/end dates, and hours worked per week)
- Transcripts (required if qualifying based on education)
- Cover letter (optional)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
- Foreign degree evaluation (if applicable, from a NACES member or equivalent)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 2026-09-18
How to apply
- Create or log into a USAJOBS account
- Complete the online questionnaire
- Upload required documents including resume and transcripts
- Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal
Additional information
- This position is covered by the Federal Education Association, Stateside Region, Non-Professional bargaining unit.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Applicants with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation should contact David Walton at ra@dodea.edu.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Individuals with experience in classroom support, special education, or student monitoring.
- Candidates who are comfortable assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, and feeding in an elementary school setting.
- People looking for a seasonal, flexible role that can be extended up to three years.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is seasonal, which may impact long-term income stability compared to permanent roles.
- The work is physically demanding and requires direct, on-site interaction with students.
- Applicants should verify if their specific education or experience combination meets the 100% requirement threshold.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in an educational environment or those seeking a position that aligns with a school-year schedule. It provides a meaningful way to support student development while working within the federal education system.
Our take
This is a great fit for compassionate individuals interested in special education support. Those seeking a permanent, full-year position may find the seasonal nature of this role less ideal.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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