Autism Support Aide & Classroom Assistant

POTOMACK INTERMEDIATE; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Potomack Intermediate in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an AU Mentor/Aide to support students with autism. The position runs on a 200-day school year and reports to the Building Administrator.

Duties include assisting teachers, managing behavior, supporting daily living and academic activities, and helping with transportation and restroom routines as needed. Salary ranges from $30,660 to $44,950 plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in routine classroom operation.
• Demonstrates understanding of student's disability; keeps firm hand and is courteous and fair.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their program.
• Maintains classroom including preparing bulletin boards.
• Attends Open house, conferences on a voluntary or as requested basis.
• Keeps records, writes lessons on the board, and corrects student's work.
• Loads/unloads wheelchair bound students on bus, and/or waits with students for transportation.
• Manages and instructs small groups of students when the teacher is not available.
• Instructs and demonstrates use of exercise equipment and production machinery.
• Participates in physical activities, which are a part of the students' basic program.
• Assists students in the restroom as necessary, and may have to change diapers and other hygiene related procedures.
• Be flexible in schedule and activities throughout the day
• Help or assist with duplicating and collecting educational paperwork
• Complete necessary training and in‑service as required by the County

Job description

Potomack Intermediate in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an AU Mentor/Aide to support students with autism. The position runs on a 200-day school year and reports to the Building Administrator.

Duties include assisting teachers, managing behavior, supporting daily living and academic activities, and helping with transportation and restroom routines as needed. Salary ranges from $30,660 to $44,950 plus benefits.