Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Autism, Buses, CPR Certification, Cafeteria, Communication Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Maintenance, Computer Software, Emergency Procedures, First Aid, Healthcare, High School Diploma, License Management, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Mentoring, Microsoft Exchange Server, Physical Demands, Primary School, Regulations, Rehabilitation Act, Safety Process, Special Education, State Laws and Regulations, Storytelling, Student Conduct, Team Player, Training/Teaching
id='p67429_47336'>Itinerant Classroom Special Education Instructional Aide/Autism Mentor and Transportation Aide PCES # 429 JobID: 67429
Position Type:
Aide/Aide
Date Posted:
7/1/2026
Location:
Peterson Central Elementary School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
07/07/2026
County:
Lewis County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide
POSTING NUMBER: 429
July 1, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SERVICE VACANCY
POSITION: Itinerant Classroom Special Education Instructional Aide/Autism Mentor & Transportation Aide
LOCATION: Peterson Central Elementary School
QUALIFICATIONS:
As per State and County Regulations. Those presently employed or on the Aide Substitute List will be given preference. Applicant must possess a valid First Aid card and be certified in CPR. Applicants not employed as a SPED Aide must take and pass the State Aide's Competency Test. Applicants must be Autism Mentor certified, or willing to obtain certification.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age, or older
- High School diploma, or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5
- Criminal Background check pursuant to WV Code § 18-5-15c
- Applicant must possess a valid First Aid card and be certified in CPR.
- Applicants not already employed must take and pass the State Aide's Competency Test
- Autism Mentor certification, or willing to obtain certification
- Possibility of riding a bus to assist with transportation to and from school and school related activities
Applicant must be trained or willing to be trained in the following:
- Autism Mentor
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Visual Scheduling
- Autism Mentor certification or willing to obtain certification
DUTIES:
- Under supervision of a licensed teacher, prepare for classroom activities
- Assist students with non-instructional classroom duties, on the playground in the cafeteria and loading and unloading buses
- Assist students to learn to care for their own personal belongings
- Assist with recess and necessary "extra" trips
- Handling routine interruptions and aid on occasions with the teacher is attending to other responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in the development of student self-discipline through reinforcement of positive behavior
- Assist during instructional times with activities such as drill work, reading, storytelling, small group functions, as well as assist students at individual station activities
- Work with small groups of students to reinforce material 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 information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and LC BOE policies
- Assist teacher in the use of all available computer hardware and software.
- Assist the student in the use of maintenance of all available computer hardware and software
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- 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/moving at least 50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for Special Education and Transportation positions) of children, materials, etc.
RESPONSBILITIES FOR THE BUS RUN:
- Share in responsibility of protecting students, equipment, materials and facilities
- Perform bus monitoring duties as assigned
- Supervise student(s) during loading/unloading the bus and while bus is in motion
- Provide physical assistance when necessary while following approved safety procedures
- Secure and monitor safety restraints, including but not limited to, seat belts, harnesses, and wheelchair tie downs
- Assist in emergency evacuation procedures and follow established transportation safety protocols
- Provide services according to the student's needs as documented on IEPs, 504 plans, SAT plans or as otherwise assigned
- Maintain position work habits
- Participate in required staff meetings and required in-service training, including transportation and safety
- Perform specialized health care procedures as needed
- Perform any and all other job-related duties as assigned by the principal, special education director or superintendent
SALARY: As provided in WV Code 18A-4-8 and 18A-4-8a
SCHEDULE: 6:30 AM â 4:30 PM
(time could vary to accommodate student schedules)
TERM: 200 Days
AVAILABLE: 2026-2027 School Year
Applications due: July 7, 2026
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT:
Melissa Mace, Personnel Director
Lewis County Schools operates as an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, marital or family status, age, or disabling conditions in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required in Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the county Title IX Coordinators, Carol Clay or Aaron Radcliff, or your county Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Carol Clay, Lewis County Schools, 239 Court Avenue, Weston, WV 26452, 304-269-8300