Itinerant Aide with Autism and CPI Certification

PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS ITINERANT AIDE WITH AUTISM MENTOR AND CPI CERTIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION

Job : 67772
Position Type: Aide / Aide
Date Posted: 7/9/2026
Location: Brandywine Elementary School
Date Available:  School Year
Closing Date: 07/15/2026
County: Pendleton County Schools

Salary based on experience and education level per PCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Please log onto Benefits and Salaries | Pendleton County Schools for details.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass state competency test for aide prior to employment and will work toward an autism mentor and CPI certification within 2 years of employment; hold or qualify for aide certification according to WV Code.
• Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year, unsatisfactory interview performance, or unfavorable reference recommendations will not be considered eligible. Applicants who are dismissed or whose contracts were non‑renewed for cause by another school district are also not eligible. Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Principal

7:30-3:30 or as determined by the principal.

Aide I

• Maintain positive work habits.
• Perform duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills.

Work Habits:

• Observe assigned work hours.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with Pendleton County School policies governing employment.
• Be knowledgeable of rules governing the aide position.
• Meet daily schedule as prescribed.
• Adjust to work assignments and/or schedule changes.

Performance:

• Assume responsibility for supervising students.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritize daily activities (effective use of time/effort).
• Respect the confidentiality of information associated with schools/students.
• Utilize basic methods and procedures prescribed for the instructional setting in which you work.
• Be competent in the subject area(s) assigned.
• Be competent in record keeping as it pertains to student programs.
• Demonstrate a warm and receptive attitude toward children.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, general staff and general public.
• Work well with minimum supervision.
• Effectively perform duties assigned by the supervising teacher/principal.
• Be knowledgeable in the operation/care of equipment.
• Plan and carry out lessons to completion in cooperation with teacher input.
• Exhibit competence in controlling students.

Training and

Experience:

• Participate in courses, seminars, and workshops in the areas of learning theory.
• Strive to improve instructional performance.
• Participate in staff development provided by the county.
• Participate in college courses/training required to advance in the aide classification and/or better preparation for job assignments.
• Attend in‑service meetings and seminars.
• Read current articles related to job assignment.

Personal Qualities:

• Possess physical/emotional health necessary for effective job performance.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward your work assignment.
• Accept responsibility for the work assigned.
• Maintain appropriate appearance and personal hygiene.
• Accept constructive criticism.