Teacher Aide - Oakview State School

Pay

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

Benefits

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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. A Total Compensation Calculator is available to view the full value of benefits.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.