Supportive Special Education Aide

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

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Teacher Aide for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The base salary ranges from $25,248 to $29,472 annually, with potential adjustments for years of service or shift differentials.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, following behavior support plans, assisting with self-care tasks, and ensuring a safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred.
• Other qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.

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

Job description

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Teacher Aide for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The base salary ranges from $25,248 to $29,472 annually, with potential adjustments for years of service or shift differentials.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, following behavior support plans, assisting with self-care tasks, and ensuring a safe environment.