Special Education Aide for Students with Severe Disabilities

State of Missouri; Doniphan (MO); On-site; USD 25,248 - 29,472; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, through Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD), is seeking a Teacher Aide to implement student instructional programs and follow behavior support plans as directed by teachers.

You will assist with daily student activities, support communication needs, and help with self-care tasks. A high school diploma or GED is required; experience with severe disabilities is preferred. The posted base salary ranges from $25,248 to $29,472.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 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 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).
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, through Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD), is seeking a Teacher Aide to implement student instructional programs and follow behavior support plans as directed by teachers.

You will assist with daily student activities, support communication needs, and help with self-care tasks. A high school diploma or GED is required; experience with severe disabilities is preferred. The posted base salary ranges from $25,248 to $29,472.