Student Support Aide — Personal Care & Mobility

Kingston K-14 School District; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston K-14 School District in Missouri is seeking a Personal Aide/Paraprofessional to assist students with disabilities in the Instruction department, enabling access to facilities and programs. The role emphasizes non-instructional support and collaboration with teaching staff.

Duties include assisting with transfers, feeding, toileting, behavior management, and confidentiality. Eligibility includes 60 hours of associate coursework or ability to become a certified Substitute.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend simple written and oral instructions.
• Write short correspondence and memos.
• Communicate one on one and in small groups.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as requested by administration.
• Help supervise arrival and departure of students to which he or she is assigned.
• Follow instructions from teachers and administrators.

Education

60 hours Associate Degree

Job description

Kingston K-14 School District in Missouri is seeking a Personal Aide/Paraprofessional to assist students with disabilities in the Instruction department, enabling access to facilities and programs. The role emphasizes non-instructional support and collaboration with teaching staff.

Duties include assisting with transfers, feeding, toileting, behavior management, and confidentiality. Eligibility includes 60 hours of associate coursework or ability to become a certified Substitute.