THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and Service”

 

VACANCY NOTICE

 

Vacancy Title:  Substitute Teacher Aide


Job Order Number:  38062

City:  114 N Spruce, Eldon, MO 65026


Section/Division:  Dogwood Hills State School for Severely Handicapped


Salary:  $11.02/hour


Deadline:  Continuously Accepting Applications


QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS
(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 following.)

 

High School diploma or G.E.D.

 

Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 

Primary responsibility is assisting the classroom teacher in carrying out the individual education programs for students with disabilities.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

 

Implement student instructional program as directed by teacher.

 

Follow behavior support plans of individual students.

 

Accommodate for each student’s individual communication needs.

 

Supervise students during off campus instruction.

 

Follow daily schedule of work activities.

 

Perform the daily self-care needs of students.  (i.e., 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.

 

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

 

Accept supervision, cooperate with change and be flexible.

 

Treat all persons with respect and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.

 

Follow policies and guidelines of State Schools program.

 

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

 

Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadline.

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

 

Maintain CPR certification at the level determined by the American Heart Association or Red Cross as Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

 

Maintain a portfolio.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings.  Reasonable and necessary travel expenses will be reimbursed at approved rates.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit an application to:

Assistant Director for Area Operations

Area II Office

Greene Valley State School

1601 East Pythian

Springfield, MO 65802-2141

Telephone:  800-406-7499

E-mail address:  webreplyspesssh@dese.mo.gov

 


OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Because the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education values diversity in the workplace, people of all ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.
 

OTHER DESE JOB OPPORTUNITIES


To inquire about other employment opportunities, please call the Human Resource Voicemail System at (573) 751-3815; or access our Web Page at: http://dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/index.html

 

TTY/TDD users:  Please access the DESE Job-Line via the Relay Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.
 

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