Aide/Autism Mentor (TWO)

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True Openings as of 5/1/2026 Aide/Autism Mentor (TWO)

JobID:

63079

Position Type:

Aide/ Aide Date Posted:

4/30/2026

Location:

McNinch Primary County:

Marshall County Schools Why Work for Marshall County Schools? Click HERE to learn about our school system .

POSITION 26S97 TITLE

Aide/Autism Mentor (TWO)

LOCATION

McNinch Primary/Itinerant

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Aide employed for the purpose of working within the special education program will be required to ride the bus conveying such youngsters and to assist with their needs in boarding and disembarking from the bus as well as assisting the teacher with classroom instruction, assisting children with toileting needs, lifting physically handicapped children as needed and assisting in the administration of emergency first aid care. The aide will be required to follow physician's instructions regarding special medical care required for all children. The aide will provide approved specialized health care procedures (catheterization, suctioning of tracheostomy, nasogastric tube feeding or gastrostomy tube feeding and distributing medication). Such procedures shall be delegated by the certified school nurse. The school nurse shall provide for training, retraining and supervision, and upon completion certify satisfactory level of competence before school employees perform certain health care procedures. Various duties as assigned by the principal and/or Director of Special Programs. This position may have a bus run so the initial/annual special needs bus training must be passed and renewed while in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

The aide employed for the purpose of autism mentor must possess the qualifications as outlined by the West Virginia Department of Education for Autism Mentor or if successful applicant does not possess the qualifications, he/she must be willing to obtain the Autism Mentor certification within two years. Must have high school diploma or equivalent. The applicant will provide demonstrable competencies in reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics. He/She will demonstrate verbal and written expression as well as the ability to follow both oral and written instructions. The aide will be required to have medical training necessary to follow a physician's instructions using equipment designed for physically handicapped children. The aide will be required to demonstrate knowledge of first aid. The aide must be physically capable of lifting physically handicapped children in need of assistance. The aide will be required to have medical training necessary to follow the nurse's instruction regarding specialized health procedures. This means, but is not limited to, catheterization, suctioning of tracheostomy, nasogastric tube feeding or gastrostomy tube feeding. Any aide who will be involved with the preparation or serving of foods will be required to secure a food handler's permit from the Marshall County Health Department. The aide will be required to accompany children in a swimming pool for gross motor exercises and direct supervision. The applicant must be able to independently lift and toilet children 100 â€" 150 pounds and over and supervise children in a swimming pool. The applicant will also demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation. For further information, contact the Special Programs Director.

ALL POSTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROGRAM CALLED APPLITRACK. YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE

http://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp

AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310.

Visit MCSJobs.net for a direct link to the Marshall County Section.

EMPLOYMENT TERM

Normal contract: 200 days, typically eight hours per day, but flexible as needed by bus run or student needs and school starting time. Anticipated start date of August 13, 2026.

SALARY:

Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/o/mcs/page/salary-schedules .

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE

Principal of School, Director of Special Programs

BID PERIOD

April 29 to May 6, 2026, 4 pm. If necessary, interviews will be arranged after bid period closes.

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED

As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

Inquiries may be referred to:

David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Shelby Haines, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-656-8541.

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION

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