Autism Mentor​/Aide Itinerant

Salary/Terms

Standard 200 day-contract. Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Pay Grade

F. Salary based on experience and education level per NCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Service

Building Principal, Assistant Principal

Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314 and NCBOE Policy 4220.

Non-Exempt

• High School Diploma, General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5
• Personnel must be or have been classified in this category, or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c
• Autism Mentor WVDE authorization or willing to obtain.
• CPR/First Aide Training required
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description

"Aide I" means a person selected and trained for a teacher-aide classification such as monitor aide, clerical aide, classroom aide or general aide.

"Aide II" means a service person referred to in the "Aide I" classification who has completed a training program approved by the state board, or who holds a high school diploma or has received a general educational development certificate. Only a person classified in an Aide II class title may be employed as an aide in any special education program.

"Aide III" means a service person referred to in the "Aide I" classification who holds a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; and

• Has completed six semester hours of college credit at an institution of higher education; or
• Is employed as an aide in a special education program and has one year's experience as an aide in special education.

"Aide IV" means a service person referred to in the "Aide I" classification who holds high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; and

• Has completed eighteen hours of State Board-approved college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or
• Has completed fifteen hours of State Board-approved college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and
• has successfully completed an in-service training program determined by the state Board to be the equivalent of three hours of college credit.

To perform duties to assist teacher and students with daily classroom activities.

• Performs duties as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Keeps files of the children's work, test scores, health services, 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.
• 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 Nicholas 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.
• Rides buses with students as assigned and assists in maintaining discipline on the bus
• Assists students in boarding and disembarking from buses
• Secures students in seats with approved safety equipment for buses
• Maintains positive work habits.
• Performs duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintains and/or upgrades job-related skills.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or superintendent of schools
• Always develops and maintains a safe work environment

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
• Help students follow routines, stay on task, and complete assignments
• Provide academic reinforcement based on teacher instructions
• Help manage meltdowns, sensory needs,…