Special Education Personal Aide

Sikeston Public Schools; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sikeston Public Schools is seeking a dedicated school aide for 2026-2027 to support a student with personal and instructional needs throughout the day, ensuring a well-organized environment to maximize learning.

The role includes assisting with transportation, personal care as needed, 1:1 and small‑group instruction, preparing materials, reinforcing objectives, clerical tasks, and supervision during recess, lunch, and play. Team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Background check required and satisfactory to the Board of Education.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficient with computers and assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist student with personal and instructional needs in 1:1 and small groups.
• Provide materials and reinforce instructional objectives.
• Supervise during recess, lunch, and playtime.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families.
• Refer issues to professional staff and follow written plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Telephone skills

Computer literacy

Assistive technology

Education

High school diploma

Job description

2026-2027

Lee Hunter

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.