Autism Mentor Aide

Requirements
High School Diploma or GED

Pending Employment
Criminal Background Check
Drug Test
Successful Score on Employment Test for Aide Classification

Qualifications
If no applicant is an Autism Mentor, then the 15 point staff development program for autism as verified by the WVDE is required.

Compensation
Salary based on experience and education level per Clay County Board of Education Salary Schedule, plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

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Terms of Employment  
200 Days
Effective the 2026-2027 School Year
 


SERVICE PERSONNEL
Aide V (Special Education Assistant Teacher-Temporary Authorization)
Personnel who does not possess minimum requirements for the Aide V permanent authorization but is enrolled in and pursuing requirements as prescribed by the WVBE.  No service person shall be entitled to receive the pay grade associated with the classification unless they have applied for and been selected to fill a posted position which specifically requires the successful candidate to hold or be enrolled in and pursuing the requirements for the classification.  The determination as to whether a position will be posted during this classification is solely at the discretion of the county.

Aide V (Special Education Assistant Teacher)
Personnel referred to in the "Aide I" classification who holds a high school diploma or general education development certificate and who has completed the requirements and experience to be prescribed by the WVBE.  No service person shall be entitled to receive the pay grade associated with this classification unless they have applied for and been selected to fill a posted position which specifically requires the successful candidate to hold or be enrolled in and pursuing the requirements for the classification.  The determination as to whether a position will be posted requiring this classification is solely at the discretion of the county.

Classification definitions obtained from W.Va. Code §18A-4-8.

Job Description
Duties may include the following:

• The autism aide will accompany student(s) to classes and provide assistance to all teachers during these classes.
• The autism aide will provide care and supervision of student(s) diagnosed with autism or other special education needs.
• The aide will complete any and all documentation necessary, including daily logs and medicaid forms.
• The aide, in the absence of the student(s), will assist with other duties assigned by the building Principal or Director of Special Education.
• Provide individual or small groups instruction under the supervision of a teacher.
• Provide students with individualized attention.
• Set up and operate equipment for instruction.
• Help teacher prepare materials for instruction.
• Assist with escorting students to and from the bus and moving through the school.
• Assist identified students in transit to and from the school and residence.
• Provide library, art, music, and physical education assistance to students.
• Assist with preparing snacks for students as needed.
• Remain aware and alert of medication administered to students.
• Assist in lifting, feeding, toileting, and changing clothes of special needs students.
• Assist and supervise special needs students in a classroom setting.
• Modify materials and instructional activities, as per IEP and teacher requests for special needs students.
• Secure students in car seats, seat belts, harness, etc., while students are being transported.
• Secure wheelchair safely for transport.
• Carry out exercises prescribed by the physical, occupational, and/or speech therapist.
• Practice good safety habits and have knowledge of basic first aid.
• Help maintain an up-to-date classroom inventory.
• Perform clerical duties for classroom purposes.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain familiarity with personnel policies and procedures.
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