Supplemental Special Education Academic Instructional Mentor (AIM)

Berkeley County Schools • Martinsburg, WV

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About The Position

The Supplemental Special Education Academic Instructional Mentor (AIM) provides targeted support to special education teachers receiving services through the BCS New Teacher Induction Program with Academic Instructional Mentors (AIMs) and Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) coaches. The role supports special education case management, compliance, and instructional planning while helping new and developing teachers build capacity and navigate responsibilities related to serving students with disabilities.

The Supplemental AIM may also facilitate ongoing onboarding and professional learning for newly hired special education teachers, including case management training, procedural guidance, compliance support, and monthly learning sessions. The position supplements existing school-based and district-level supports and aims to build long-term capacity among special education staff. It reports to the Executive Director of Organizational Development and Student Learning Experiences, in collaboration with the Executive Director of Special Education.

This is a temporary, part-time position of up to 20 hours per week for up to 27 weeks, paid at $35 per hour. No benefits are associated with the position.

Requirements

• Valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in special education.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education regulations and requirements.
• Experience with IEP development, case management, and compliance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a special education coordinator, administrator, lead teacher, or specialist.
• Experience mentoring new special education teachers.
• Experience leading professional development.
• Knowledge of Berkeley County Schools special education procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to special education teachers.
• Serve as a resource for questions about special education processes, procedures, timelines, and expectations.
• Assist teachers with understanding and managing special education caseload responsibilities.
• Support problem-solving related to IEP implementation, documentation, scheduling, and service delivery.
• Help teachers develop organizational systems for managing compliance requirements and student records.
• Guide teachers in maintaining compliant special education documentation.
• Assist with developing and delivering post-onboarding training support for new special education teachers, including case management training.
• Collaborate with AIMs, CLI coaches, administrators, team leaders, school-based mentors, and Student Assistance Facilitators.
• Maintain records of support provided and communicate trends and recommendations to district leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed