Autism Mentor & Aide, Itinerant – School Support Specialist

West Virginia K-12 Jobs

Lazearville (WV)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Brooke County Schools seeks an Aide/Autism Mentor (Itinerate) at Wellsburg Primary School to support autistic students and general classroom activities. The role includes bus duties and midday supervision, with emphasis on safety, movement, and instructional support.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and ability to pass WV required tests; training in autism is preferred. The position follows Brooke County policies and offers a 200-day work year with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

High school education, or its equivalent (GED), required, and achieve a passing score on the WV State Competency Test for teacher aides.
Aptitude for working with students and teachers required.
Must have physical ability and stamina to perform all essential functions outlined.
Prior experience working with children preferred.
This job is classified as medium to heavy work capacity.

Responsibilities

To aid in lunchroom monitoring and sometimes clean-up as required.
To assist students in their movement about the building and on and off the school bus.
To assist students with bathroom facilities and any other necessary requirement in this area.
To obtain knowledge of operation of any equipment required by the student.
To supervise and help serve in the lunchroom (where required). A Food Handler's Card is required.
To supervise on the playground.
To supervise indoor activities in lieu of playground on days of inclement weather.
To supervise the loading and unloading of buses (where required).
Prepare classroom activities such as set up audio visual equipment, overhead projectors, tape recorders, computers, etc.
Required to ride and supervise on the school bus as needed
May assist handicapped students in the classroom, restroom, playground and moving in and out of the building. Other responsibilities include diaper changing, feeding, lifting and potty training. Must be trained in specialized health care procedures.
General clerical work, typing skills of 40 words per minute and operate office machines for teachers.
Instructional duties consisting of teacher-directed assistance.
Preparation and care of instructional materials
Maintenance and care of equipment.
To follow county policy and procedures.
To maintain positive work habits and attitudes.
To perform duties efficiently and productively.
To maintain professional appearance.
To promote positive public communications.
To cooperate with the principal and teacher in any way necessary to enhance the overall learning situation.
To perform other related tasks as assigned by the teacher, principal or supervisor.