Special Education Aide for Severely Disabled Students

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

Job summary

The State of Missouri, through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, is seeking a Teacher Aide for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The role supports instructional programs, behavior plans, and health-care procedures for students with severe disabilities, with base salary listed and opportunities for adjustments.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; prior experience with severe disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Experience 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 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.
• 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 G.E.D.

Job description

The State of Missouri, through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, is seeking a Teacher Aide for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The role supports instructional programs, behavior plans, and health-care procedures for students with severe disabilities, with base salary listed and opportunities for adjustments.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; prior experience with severe disabilities is preferred.