Autism Mentor/Paraprofessional Point Pleasant Primary School (217-478-C)

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Heights (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs seeks an Autism Mentor/Paraprofessional at Point Pleasant Primary School to support teachers and supervise students under professional guidance. The position is linked to state requirements and a 200-day employment term, with salary commensurate with Mason County scale based on experience and education.

The role involves assisting with instructional activities, preparing materials, and providing direct and indirect supervision in various school locations, including buses,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be willing to obtain Autism Mentor certification within two years.
• Meet WV qualifications for paraprofessional and pass background check.
• Ability to facilitate instruction and supervise students under a professional educator.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning, preparation and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conduct learning games with students according to procedures.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce taught skills.
• Supervise students on buses and in classroom, cafeteria, bus area.
• Attend in-services and workshops as directed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

36 semester hours related to paraprofessional work

Job description

Autism Mentor/Paraprofessional Point Pleasant Primary School (217-478-C) JobID: 75365

LOCATION: Point Pleasant Primary School (217-478-C)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal; Assistant Principal

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Mason County Salary Scale commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor.

JOB SUMMARY: The Autism Mentor/Paraprofessional serves in a support capacity to the teacher(s) in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program including facilitating instruction and providing direct and indirect supervision of students under the supervision of a professional educator.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• The aide employed for the purpose of autism mentor must possess the qualifications as outlined by the West Virginia Department of Education for Autis Mentor or if successful applicant does not possess the qualifications, he/she must be willing to obtain the Autism Mentor certification within two years. He/She must be a high school graduate or received a general education development certificate.
• Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and County polices and regulations.
• Maintains an environment that is safe for students and conducive to learning.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Assists with supervision and instruction of children; copying, cutting, coloring, etc. to construct materials and bulletin boards.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
• Assists in implementing lessons based on district and school objectives and needs and abilities of students.
• Assists with supervision of student passengers on buses and maintains a safe traveling environment.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
• Assists the teacher in supervision of children in the classroom and to various locations in the school including, but not limited to, instructional areas, the cafeteria and the bus.
• Participates in bus duty, hall monitoring, lunchroom duty, playground duty and other duties assigned by the building supervisor or principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

‘Paraprofessional" means a person certified pursuant to section two-a [18A-3-2a], article three of this chapter to perform duties in a support capacity including, but not limited to, facilitating in the instruction and direct and indirect supervision of students under the direction of a principal, teacher or another professional educator. (Pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-8)

"Autism Mentor": means a person who works with students having been identified as a person of autism and who meets the standards and experience to be determined by the State Board.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thirty-six semester hours of post-secondary education or its equivalent in subjects directly related to performance of the paraprofessional job and as approved by the West Virginia State Board of Education in Policy 5202.

Successfully complete the state competency exam for the aide classification pursuant to code 18A-4-8e and the WV State Board Policy 5202.

Ability to facilitate instruction and provide direct and indirect supervision of students under the direction of a professional educator.

§ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and general public consistent with the duties of the position.

§ Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing.

§ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position.

§ Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff and business contacts from outside the county.

§ Ability to read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.

§ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or Ability to work with children and ability to work with adults.

Self-motivated and works without direct supervision.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least

50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for Special Education and Transportation

positions) of materials, children, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee