Special Needs Classroom Aide — Elementary Education

State-of-Missour; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Teacher Aide in the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) program. This role supports classroom instruction and follows behavior plans to assist students with severe disabilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in disability support. The salary is base pay, with potential adjustments for years of service or shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience with individuals with severe disabilities

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Teacher Aide in the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) program. This role supports classroom instruction and follows behavior plans to assist students with severe disabilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in disability support. The salary is base pay, with potential adjustments for years of service or shift differentials.