Compassionate Teacher Aide for Special Education

State-of-Missour; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Missouri seeks a Teacher Aide for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). You will assist in implementing instructional programs, following behavior plans, and supporting students with diverse communication needs.

Role includes daily routines, safety, and health care procedures under nurse supervision. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED; experience with severe disabilities preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred.
• Mandatory CPR certification or ability to maintain CPR certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Implement student instructional program as directed by teacher.
• Follow behavior support plans of individual students.
• Accommodate for each student’s individual communication needs.
• Follow daily schedule of work activities.
• Perform the daily self-care needs of students (e.g., diapering, feeding, hand washing, tooth brushing etc.).
• Follow student specific special health care procedures as trained by the school nurse.
• Assist with arrival/dismissal transfer of students to/from bus and classroom.
• Provide a safe school environment for students.
• Participate in 15 hours of in‑service first year of employment and 10 hours each year thereafter.
• Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Missouri seeks a Teacher Aide for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). You will assist in implementing instructional programs, following behavior plans, and supporting students with diverse communication needs.

Role includes daily routines, safety, and health care procedures under nurse supervision. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED; experience with severe disabilities preferred.