Special Education Aide — Classroom Support for All Abilities

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled program is seeking a Teacher Aide to support students in the classroom. You will assist with implementing instructional activities and daily routines under the direction of teach ers, focusing on safety and individualized student needs.

Required are a High School diploma or GED; experience with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 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 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.
• Maintain CPR certification at the level determined by the American Heart Association or Red Cross as Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

Skills

Experience with severe disabilities

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled program is seeking a Teacher Aide to support students in the classroom. You will assist with implementing instructional activities and daily routines under the direction of teach ers, focusing on safety and individualized student needs.

Required are a High School diploma or GED; experience with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred.