Autism Mentor/Aide – Special Education

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardy County Board of Education in West Virginia seeks an Autism Mentor to support students with special needs. The role emphasizes safety, health, and personal care under the district's guidelines.

Start date September 15, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year, with 200-day contract for 2026-27 and another 200 days from 2027-28. Work hours approximately 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; duties include lifting and transportation as needed. Salary based on the 2026-2027 salary scale commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preference given to current Autism Mentor classification employees at HCS.
• Background check and CPR/First Aid completion required.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include lifting, health, personal care, and transportation duties.
• Start Date: September 15, 2026 for the 2026-2027 School Year.
• Contract Days: remainder of 200-day contract for the 2026-2027 SY; 200-day contract beginning 2027-2028 SY.
• Start time: Approximately 7:30 am End time: Approximately 3:30 pm

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Reasonable accommodations ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Due to the lengthy requirements for becoming Autism Mentor qualified, overall seniority outside the classification may not be the determining factor when selecting the most qualified applicant. Preference given in the following order:
• Those who currently hold an Autism Mentor classification and are employed as Autism Mentors for HCS- if multiple applicants, selection based on Autism mentor seniority
• Those employed by HCS who have held Autism Mentor Classification
• Those employed by HCS as aides who have completed all 4 standards toward Autism mentor classification by date of posting- if multiple applicants, selection based on aide seniority
• Those employed by HCS as aides who have completed standards 1,2 & 4 toward Autism mentor classification by date of posting- if multiple applicants, selection based on aide seniority
• Those employed by HCS as aide who have not met standards but are willing to complete the Standards leading to the Autism mentor classification- if multiple applicants, selection based on aide seniority
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate
• Demonstrate completion of CPR/First Aid
• Complete all required county and WVDE trainings
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodations

Additional Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations are not eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration

Job description: Available at www.hardycountyschools.com or upon request. Responsibilities will also include lifting, health, personal care, and transportation responsibilities.
Start Date: September 15, 2026 for the 2026-2027 School Year
Contract Days: remainder of 200-day contract for the 2026-2027 School Year; 200-day contract beginning 2027-2028 SY
Start time: Approximately 7:30 am End time: Approximately 3:30 pm

++Times are subject to change if transportation duties are required++
Salary: Based on the 2026-2027 salary scale commensurate with experience and education
Discrimination Prohibited:
As required by federal and state laws and regulations, the Hardy County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin in employment, or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, or Section 504 Coordinator, Hardy County Board of Education, 510 Ashby Street, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 or call 304-530-2348 or to the United States Department of Education's Director of Civil Rights by calling 215-656-8541.