Special Education Aide: Hands-On Student Support

State-of-Missour

Cape Girardeau (MO)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 29,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is hiring a Teacher Aide. The position offers a base salary of $25,248 – $29,472 and involves implementing instructional programs, supporting behavior plans, and assisting with student self-care and health procedures in a school setting.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, with preference given to those with experience with individuals with severe disabilities.

Qualifications

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