Special Education Aide — Empower Students with Disabilities

State-of-Missour; Poplar Bluff (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 potential adjustments for years of service and shift differentials.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, following behavior plans, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining student safety. In you will participate in annual in-service training and uphold confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Experience working with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred.
• Other qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the above.

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 asBasic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

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 potential adjustments for years of service and shift differentials.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, following behavior plans, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining student safety. In you will participate in annual in-service training and uphold confidentiality.