Itinerant Classroom Special Education Instructional Aide/Autism Mentor and Trans
West Virginia K-12 Jobs, Charleston, WV, United States
POSITION
Itinerant Classroom Special Education Instructional Aide/Autism Mentor & Transportation Aide
LOCATION
Peterson Central Elementary School
QUALIFICATIONS
As per State and County Regulations. Those presently employed or on the Aide Substitute List will be given preference. Applicant must possess a valid First Aid card and be certified in CPR. Applicants not employed as a SPED Aide must take and pass the State Aide's Competency Test. Applicants must be Autism Mentor certified, or willing to obtain certification.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years of age, or older
High School diploma, or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5
Criminal Background check pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c
Applicant must possess a valid First Aid card and be certified in CPR.
Applicants not already employed must take and pass the State Aide's Competency Test
Autism Mentor certification, or willing to obtain certification
Possibility of riding a bus to assist with transportation to and from school and school related activities
TRAINING
Applicant must be trained or willing to be trained in the following:
Positive Behavioral Support
Picture Exchange Communication System
Visual Scheduling
Autism Mentor certification or willing to obtain certification
DUTIES
Under supervision of a licensed teacher, prepare for classroom activities
Assist students with non-instructional classroom duties, on the playground in the cafeteria and loading and unloading buses
Assist students to learn to care for their own personal belongings
Assist with recess and necessary "extra" trips
Handling routine interruptions and aid on occasions with the teacher is attending to other responsibilities
Assist the teacher in the development of student self-discipline through reinforcement of positive behavior
Assist during instructional times with activities such as drill work, reading, storytelling, small group functions, as well as assist students at individual station activities
Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
Evaluate the day's work with the teacher and make plans for the following day
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and LC BOE policies
Assist teacher in the use of all available computer hardware and software.
Assist the student in the use of maintenance of all available computer hardware and software
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position will frequently require the employee to crawl, sit, stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions.
This position may require lifting/moving at least 50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for Special Education and Transportation positions) of children, materials, etc.
RESPONSBILITIES FOR THE BUS RUN
Share in responsibility of protecting students, equipment, materials and facilities
Perform bus monitoring duties as assigned
Supervise student(s) during loading/unloading the bus and while bus is in motion
Provide physical assistance when necessary while following approved safety procedures
Secure and monitor safety restraints, including but not limited to, seat belts, harnesses, and wheelchair tie downs
Assist in emergency evacuation procedures and follow established transportation safety protocols
Provide services according to the student's needs as documented on IEPs, 504 plans, SAT plans or as otherwise assigned
Maintain position work habits
Participate in required staff meetings and required in-service training, including transportation and safety
Perform specialized health care procedures as needed
Perform any and all other job-related duties as assigned by the principal, special education director or superintendent
SALARY
As provided in WV Code 18A-4-8 and 18A-4-8a
(time could vary to accommodate student schedules)
TERM
200 Days
AVAILABLE
2026-2027 School Year
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT
Carol Clay, Special Services Director
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Lewis County Schools operates as an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, marital or family status, age, or disabling conditions in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required in Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the county Title IX Coordinators, Carol Clay or Aaron Radcliff, or your county Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Carol Clay, Lewis County Schools, 239 Court Avenue, Weston, WV 26452, 304-269-8300
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Itinerant Classroom Special Education Instructional Aide/Autism Mentor & Transportation Aide
LOCATION
Peterson Central Elementary School
QUALIFICATIONS
As per State and County Regulations. Those presently employed or on the Aide Substitute List will be given preference. Applicant must possess a valid First Aid card and be certified in CPR. Applicants not employed as a SPED Aide must take and pass the State Aide's Competency Test. Applicants must be Autism Mentor certified, or willing to obtain certification.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years of age, or older
High School diploma, or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5
Criminal Background check pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c
Applicant must possess a valid First Aid card and be certified in CPR.
Applicants not already employed must take and pass the State Aide's Competency Test
Autism Mentor certification, or willing to obtain certification
Possibility of riding a bus to assist with transportation to and from school and school related activities
TRAINING
Applicant must be trained or willing to be trained in the following:
Positive Behavioral Support
Picture Exchange Communication System
Visual Scheduling
Autism Mentor certification or willing to obtain certification
DUTIES
Under supervision of a licensed teacher, prepare for classroom activities
Assist students with non-instructional classroom duties, on the playground in the cafeteria and loading and unloading buses
Assist students to learn to care for their own personal belongings
Assist with recess and necessary "extra" trips
Handling routine interruptions and aid on occasions with the teacher is attending to other responsibilities
Assist the teacher in the development of student self-discipline through reinforcement of positive behavior
Assist during instructional times with activities such as drill work, reading, storytelling, small group functions, as well as assist students at individual station activities
Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
Evaluate the day's work with the teacher and make plans for the following day
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and LC BOE policies
Assist teacher in the use of all available computer hardware and software.
Assist the student in the use of maintenance of all available computer hardware and software
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position will frequently require the employee to crawl, sit, stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions.
This position may require lifting/moving at least 50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for Special Education and Transportation positions) of children, materials, etc.
RESPONSBILITIES FOR THE BUS RUN
Share in responsibility of protecting students, equipment, materials and facilities
Perform bus monitoring duties as assigned
Supervise student(s) during loading/unloading the bus and while bus is in motion
Provide physical assistance when necessary while following approved safety procedures
Secure and monitor safety restraints, including but not limited to, seat belts, harnesses, and wheelchair tie downs
Assist in emergency evacuation procedures and follow established transportation safety protocols
Provide services according to the student's needs as documented on IEPs, 504 plans, SAT plans or as otherwise assigned
Maintain position work habits
Participate in required staff meetings and required in-service training, including transportation and safety
Perform specialized health care procedures as needed
Perform any and all other job-related duties as assigned by the principal, special education director or superintendent
SALARY
As provided in WV Code 18A-4-8 and 18A-4-8a
(time could vary to accommodate student schedules)
TERM
200 Days
AVAILABLE
2026-2027 School Year
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT
Carol Clay, Special Services Director
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Lewis County Schools operates as an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, marital or family status, age, or disabling conditions in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required in Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the county Title IX Coordinators, Carol Clay or Aaron Radcliff, or your county Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Carol Clay, Lewis County Schools, 239 Court Avenue, Weston, WV 26452, 304-269-8300
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