Dedicated Teacher Aide for Special Education

State of Missouri

Springfield (MO)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 29,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Teacher Aide for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The base salary ranges from $25,248 to $29,472, with possible adjustments for years of service or shift differentials.

Duties include supporting instructional programs, following behavior plans, and assisting with daily student care in a supervised school setting. Qualifications require a High School diploma or GED, with experience with severe

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED is required.
Experience working with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred.

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 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.
Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff PII.
Maintain CPR certification at the level determined by the American Heart Association or Red Cross as Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.