Special Education Personal Aide

Sikeston Public Schools; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Sikeston Public Schools seeks a Classified Staff member for the Middle School to assist students with personal and instructional needs throughout the day.

The aide will support learning in 1:1 and small-group settings, prepare materials, and help maintain records, while upholding confidentiality and working as part of a team under the guidance of teachers and the building principal.

Qualifications

• Education level required: high school diploma.
• Must work well with students and follow the instruction of the teacher(s) to whom the aide is assigned.
• Background check required; strong organizational, oral and written communication, time management, and telephone skills; familiarity with computers and assistive tech.

Responsibilities

• Assists student in accessing transportation if needed.
• Provides personal care to student with special daily living needs as required.
• Reviews and practices skills taught by a teacher 1:1 or in small groups.
• References issues to professional staff as needed.
• Works with student in school and in community sites/outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed by teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
• Provides clerical assistance for student records (charting, assignments, attendance, progress notes).
• Assists with supervision during recess, lunchroom, and playground.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and families.
• Follows teacher directions and written plans.
• Works in a team setting and is flexible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student interaction

Follow teacher instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer knowledge

Assistive technology

Job description

2026-2027

Middle School

Classified Staff Opening

2026-2027

Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Classroom Teacher

General Summary: To assist the student with personal and instructional needs throughout the school day and to provide a well-organized, smooth functioning environment in which the student can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Essential Functions

• Assists student in accessing transportation if needed.
• Provides personal care to student with special daily living needs (e.g. toileting, feeding, physical management) if needed
• Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups in special education classroom and/or regular classroom.
• Refers problems to professional staff.
• Works with student in schools and in community sites and outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
• Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes.)
• Assists with the supervision of student during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
• Exhibits the ability to follow teacher directions and written plans.
• Has the ability to work in a team setting and be flexible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Level - high school diploma
• Qualifications - Working well with students & Ability to follow the instruction of the teacher(s) to whom the aide is assigned.
• Other requirements Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills. Computer knowledge and assistive technology.

Evaluated By: Assigned Teacher and Building Principal

Length of Contract: Follows School Calendar

Type of Position: Nonexempt

EOE

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the superintendent.