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 by demonstrating their meeting the qualifications of Aide III, successful completion of 30 staff development hours relating to students with autism, two years of successful experience providing classroom instructional supports to students with autism, and demonstrating the physical ability and stamina necessary to complete all job tasks related to student safety. 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.