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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$64,281 / year median in Missouri
+6% projected growth
Job Description
GES Personal Aide
Gasconade Co School District R2
Gerald Elementary School - Gerald, Missouri This job is also posted in Gasconade Co School District R2
Job Details
Job ID:
5914370
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
District Mission Statement:
To inspire lifelong learners who are self-sufficient and ethical citizens.
CLASSIFICATION
Classified
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate
REPORTS TO
Building Principal and Director of Special Education Services
JOB GOAL
To work with supervisors, staff, students, and parents to facilitate successful learning experiences for children in the school.
REQUIRED PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff.
Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the special education teacher.
Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
Properly supervises students at all times and as requested by building administration.
When requested, serves as a resource person to the General Education Intervention Team and/ or IEP Team.
Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
Maintains safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties.
Performs other such duties / assignments as directed by the certified staff.
Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP Team.
Effectively collects and maintains evidence of yearly professional development hours.
Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.
Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration / state / federal law.
Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration.
Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.
Commits to life-long learning and growth.
Performs any and all other related duties as assigned by the building principal or the Director of Special Services.
Follow schedule developed by building principal and classroom teacher to meet assigned obligations.
Individually assist the student's personal and/or academic needs as assigned.
Alert substitutes to specific needs of the student.
Assist students with personal care as needed.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Board approved academic calendar + 1 additional day. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION
Each employee will be evaluated by his/her supervisor(s) on a regular basis according to evaluation procedures established by the Board of Education. Evaluations will be based on general expectations for all employees, and the specific responsibilities of the position being evaluated.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 25 lbs. as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DUTIES
The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.
Revised:
October 23, 2023
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required