Teacher Aide - Maple Valley School

Job Description:

Teacher Aide - Maple Valley School

Description

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable

accommodations.

1. Implement student instructional program as directed by teacher.

2. Follow behavior support plans of individual students.

3. Accommodate for each student’s individual communication needs.

4. Supervise students during off campus instruction.

5. Follow daily schedule of work activities.

6. Perform the daily self-care needs of students (e.g., diapering, feeding, hand washing, tooth brushing etc.)

7. Follow student specific special health care procedures as trained by the school nurse.

8. Assist with arrival/dismissal transfer of students to/from bus and classroom.

9. Provide a safe school environment for students.

10. Lift and move 50 pounds to include assisting in changing positions of students.

11. Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.

12. Participate in 15 hours of in-service first year of employment and 10 hours each year thereafter.

13. Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.

14. Maintain CPR certification at the level determined by the American Heart Association or Red Cross as

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

15. Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

1. High School diploma or G.E.D.

2. 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.)

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 .