Teacher Aide - Maple Valley

About the Role

Teacher Aide position within the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD), supporting students with severe disabilities under the direction of classroom teachers.

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).
• 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 the 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 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.)

Pay

Base salary range: $25,248 - $29,472. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed the listed salary range.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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