Teacher Aide - Dogwood Hills

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position Teacher Aide, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD)

Salary:

$25,248 - $29,472 Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above. Responsibilities - What you'll do What you'll do: 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 - All you need for success All you need for success: 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.) Job Details - More reasons to love this position More reasons to love this position: 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. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position please contact: dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.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 (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or

TTY 800-735-2966

; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov. To Our Applicants with

Disabilities:

For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966. Notice to

Applicants:

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources. The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.