Itinerant Aide w/Autism Mentor and CPI Certification

PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLSITINERANT AIDE WITH AUTISM MENTOR AND CPI CERTIFICATIONJOB DESCRIPTION

• TOTAL COMPENSATION: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 this link for details Benefits and Salaries | Pendleton County Schools
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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 will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration additional, minimum requirements for applicants not currently employed: applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Principal
• WORK HOURS: 7:30-3:30 or as determined by the principal; 200 days
• EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Aide I
• RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Aide shall be responsible for:
• Maintaining positive work habits.
• Performing duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintaining and/or upgrading skills.
• PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:  The following performance standards and indicators further define the job responsibilities of an aide.
• Work Habits: - Observes assigned work hours. - Maintains regular attendance. - Complies with Pendleton County School policies governing employment. - Is knowledgeable of rules governing the aide position. - Meets daily schedule as prescribed. - Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes.
• Performance: - Assume responsibility for supervising students. - Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritize his/her daily activities (effective use of time/effort). - Respects the confidentiality of information associated with schools/students. - Utilizes basic methods and procedures prescribed for the instructional setting in which he/she works. - Is able to exhibit competence in the subject area(s) in which he/she is assigned. - Is competent in the area of record keeping as it pertains to student programs. - Demonstrates a warm and receptive attitude toward children. - Maintains a cooperative working relationship with principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, general staff and general public. - Works well with minimum supervision. - Effectively performs duties assigned by the supervising teacher/principal. - Is knowledgeable in the operation/care of equipment. - Is able to plan and carry out lessons to completion in cooperation with teacher input. - Exhibits competence in controlling students.
• Training and Experience: - Participates in courses, seminars, and workshops in the areas of learning theory. - Strives to improve instructional performance. - Participates in staff development provided by the county. - Participates in college courses/training required to advance in the aide classification and/or better preparation for job assignments. - Attends in-service meetings and seminars. - Reads current articles related to job assignment.
• Personal Qualities: - Possesses physical/emotional health necessary for effective job performance. - Demonstrates a positive attitude toward his/her work assignment. - Accepts responsibility for the work assigned. - Maintains appropriate appearance and personal hygiene. - Accepts constructive criticism.
• Other duties assigned by Superintendent.