Teacher Aide - Greene Valley State School

Teacher Aide - Greene Valley State School

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Position:
Teacher Aide, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD)
Reports to: Building Administrator Department:
Elementary and Secondary Education
Classification: School Term, Support Office:
Special Education
Location: MSSD Section:
Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled
Pay Range: SS4 Job Group: 501

Primary duty is assisting the classroom teacher in carrying out the individual education programs for students with disabilities.

Essential Functions

• Implement student instructional program as directed by teacher.
• Follow behavior support plans of individual students.
• Accommodate for each student’s individual communication needs.
• Supervise students during off campus instruction.
• 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.
• Lift and move 50 pounds to include assisting in changing positions of students.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• 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 Required/Preferred

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience working with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

If you have questions about this position please contact: dese.mssdhr.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Employer:

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at , through Missouri Relay System at , or via email at dese.mssdhr.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at . Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.