Special Education Personal Aide

Sikeston R-6 School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Sikeston R-6 School District is seeking a Special Education Personal Aide for a Middle School setting. The role supports a student’s personal and instructional needs, helping create a well-organized environment to maximize instruction and use of resources throughout the day.

Responsibilities include assisting with transportation, providing personal care as needed, reinforcing instructional and behavioral objectives, and collaborating with teachers in both special education and general

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to follow teacher instructions and support students.
• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication, time management, and telephone skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the student with personal and instructional needs throughout the school day.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support in the classroom and in regular education settings.
• Refer problems to professional staff as needed and work with teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families and assist with clerical tasks.

Skills

Follow teacher directions

Working well with students

Oral and written communication

Time management

Telephone skills

Computer literacy

Assistive technology

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Assistive technology

Computer literacy

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Personal Aide
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Middle School
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Special Education Personal Aide

Middle School

Classified Staff Opening

2026-2027

Reports To:

Building Principal and Assigned Classroom Teacher

General Summary:

To assist the student with personal and instructional needs throughout the school day and to provide a well-organized, smooth functioning environment in which the student can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Essential Functions:

• Assists student in accessing transportation if needed.
• Provides personal care to student with special daily living needs (e.g. toileting, feeding, physical management) if needed
• Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups in special education classroom and/or regular classroom.
• Refers problems to professional staff.
• Works with student in schools and in community sites and outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
• Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes.)
• Assists with the supervision of student during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
• Exhibits the ability to follow teacher directions and written plans.
• Has the ability to work in a team setting and be flexible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education Level - high school diploma
• Qualifications - Working well with students &Ability to follow the instruction of the teacher(s) to whom the aide is assigned.
• Other requirements – Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory tothe Board of Education. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, timemanagement, and telephone skills. Computer knowledge and assistive technology.

Evaluated By:

Assigned Teacher and Building Principal

Length of Contract:

Follows School Calendar

Type of Position:

Nonexempt

EOE

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the superintendent.