Autism Mentor: Special Ed Support Aide

West Virginia Department of Education; Charleston (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS seeks an Autism Mentor to support classroom teachers and students with autism, ensuring compliance with district standards, and contributing to a safe, supportive learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or TASC, ability to work with others and relate to children, and completion of Autism Mentor certification within 3 years. CPR & First Aid training are also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or TASC required.
• Must pass the state exam for Aide or have been an Aide.
• Must complete Autism Mentor certification within 3 years.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to relate to children.
• CPR/First Aid training required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Keeps files of the children’s work, test scores, health services, etc.
• Prepares routine notices concerning activities, PAC meetings, etc.
• Conducts activities for students with directions firmly established by the teacher.
• Monitors testing and classroom tasks assigned to students.
• Corrects activities assigned to students.
• Operates audiovisual equipment in the course of instructional duties.
• Secures materials for instructional programs through proper channels.
• Prepares material for instruction as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Available for consultations with parents.
• Complies with in-service training required by Wayne County Schools.
• Keeps records as needed to accomplish evaluation for programs and sees that all information on students is current and available for review at all times.
• Keeps a skill mastery list on each student up to date in cooperation with classroom teacher where required.
• Maintains positive work habits.
• Performs duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintains and/or upgrades job-related skills.
• Could be required to ride bus.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal.
• Develops and maintains a safe work environment at all times.
• Must acknowledge and sign the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Special Education Aide requires CPR & First Aid Training and may require lifting.

Skills

Teamwork

Relate to children

CPR/First Aid

Education

Diploma or TASC

Pass Aide exam

Autism Mentor cert

Job description

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS seeks an Autism Mentor to support classroom teachers and students with autism, ensuring compliance with district standards, and contributing to a safe, supportive learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or TASC, ability to work with others and relate to children, and completion of Autism Mentor certification within 3 years. CPR & First Aid training are also required.