Educational Aide (special Education)
Department of Defense
Summary
About the position: Irwin Intermediate School is part of the Fort Bragg Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. Irwin IS serves students in grades 2-5. This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity, Department of Defense Education Activity Mid-Atlantic District, Irwin Intermediate School, Fort Bragg, NC. Description of Working Environment: Work is performed in a classroom setting.
Duties
- Monitoring students during various phases of the school day
- Provides assistance in toileting, feeding, eating, and personal hygiene
- Supports educational efforts in the Special Education classroom and general education classroom as needed
- Performs administrative tasks such as attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments
- Works with students in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator
- Participates in Parent Teacher conferences
- Preparing instructional materials related to classroom lessons
Education
Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable: a.
The work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This website provides a list of current organizations who can perform your evaluation. You must select and work directly with one of these organizations. b. The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and c.
The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution. Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.
Required Documents
Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:
- As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
- Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2.
- Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable COMPLETE Transcripts: This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
- You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
About this role
The Educational Aide (special Education) position with the Department of Defense is based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. About the position: Irwin Intermediate School is part of the Fort Bragg Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. The role pays $19.45 to $33.12 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves monitoring students during various phases of the school day Provides assistance in toileting, feeding, eating, and personal hygiene Supports educational efforts in the Special Education classroom and …. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what child and youth care experience this Educational Aide (special Education) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Educational Aide (special Education) position with the Department of Defense in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $19.45 to $33.12 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 29, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
