Itinerant Classroom Special Education Instructional Aide​/Autism Mentor JLES

Position:
Itinerant Classroom Special Education Instructional Aide/Autism Mentor

Job

Date Posted: 6/25/2026

Date Available:

07/15/2026

Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Location:

Jane Lew Elementary School

Term: 200 Days

Schedule:

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM (time could vary to accommodate student schedules)

Salary:
As provided in WV Code 18A-4-8 and 18A-4-8a

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5.
• Valid First Aid card and CPR certification.
• Applicants not already employed must take and pass the State Aide's Competency Test.
• Autism Mentor certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Criminal Background check pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c.
• Possibility of riding a bus for transportation to and from school and school related activities.

• Valid First Aid card and CPR certification.
• State Aide's Competency Test completion.
• Autism Mentor certification or willingness to obtain certification.

• Autism Mentor
• Positive Behavioral Support
• Picture Exchange Communication System
• Visual Scheduling
• Autism Mentor certification or willingness to obtain certification

• Supervised by licensed teacher; prepare for classroom activities.
• Help students learn to care for their own personal belongings.
• Assist the teacher with non‑instructional classroom duties on the playground, in the cafeteria, and while loading and unloading buses.
• Assist with recess and necessary "extra" trips.
• Handle routine interruptions and provide assistance when the teacher is occupied elsewhere.
• Assist the teacher in developing students' self‑discipline through reinforcement of positive behavior.
• Assist during instructional times with activities such as drill work, reading, storytelling, small group functions, and individual station activities.
• Work with small groups of students to store inforcements materials initially introduced by the teacher.
• Evaluate the day's work with the teacher and make plans for the following day.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
• Assist the teacher in the use of all available computer hardware and software.
• Assist students in the use of maintenance of all available computer hardware and software.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position will frequently require the employee to crawl, sit, stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
• This position may require lifting or moving at least 50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for Special Education and Transportation positions) of children, materials, etc.

As required by federal laws and regulations, the LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age and national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to Crystal Smithson, Title IX Coordinator, Lewis County Board of Education, 239 Court Avenue, Weston, WV, 26452, ;

or to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, , West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV, 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, .

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT:
Melissa Mace, Personnel Director