Special Education Instructional Aide

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

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Teacher Aide in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The role supports instructional activities, behavior plans, and daily student care in a school setting.

Required is a high school diploma or GED; experience with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred. CPR certification must be maintained and there is an emphasis on confidentiality and safety.

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

State of Missouri is seeking a Teacher Aide in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The role supports instructional activities, behavior plans, and daily student care in a school setting.

Required is a high school diploma or GED; experience with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred. CPR certification must be maintained and there is an emphasis on confidentiality and safety.