MSSD Special Education Aide — Make a Daily Impact

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

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 adjustments possible for years of service.

You will support instructional programs and help implement student-focused plans under supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; experience with severe disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with individuals with severe disabilities 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 daily self-care tasks for students (e.g., diapering, feeding, hand washing, brushing teeth).
• Follow student health care procedures as trained by the nurse.
• Assist with arrival/dismissal transfer of students to/from bus and classroom.
• Provide a safe school environment for students.
• Complete 15 hours of in-service in year 1 and 10 hours each subsequent year.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Maintain CPR certification as required.

Skills

Severe disabilities experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 adjustments possible for years of service.

You will support instructional programs and help implement student-focused plans under supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; experience with severe disabilities is preferred.