Special Education Aide — Student Support & Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD), is seeking a Teacher Aide. The base salary ranges from $25,248 to $29,472 and is eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials.

You will implement instructional programs, support students with severe disabilities, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, respectful classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is 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 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

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD), is seeking a Teacher Aide. The base salary ranges from $25,248 to $29,472 and is eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials.

You will implement instructional programs, support students with severe disabilities, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, respectful classroom environment.