Teacher Aide - Msd

Teacher Aide
Job Location: Missouri School for the Deaf (MSD), 505 E. 5 th St., Fulton, MO 65251
1 Position: Elementary School
Annual Salary: $29,568 annually (based on working 209 school days)
Hours: 7:30am - 4pm
Essential Functions:
The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodations .

• Primary duty is assisting the classroom teacher in carrying out the individual education programs for students.
• Assists in preparation of various teaching materials.
• Obtains and sets up educational equipment or machines as required.
• Makes notes and keeps records at the direction of a teacher.
• Assists teacher in classroom work and may be assigned responsibility for specific sessions of tutoring students.
• Assists with student activities in and out of the classroom.
• Prepares original artwork for use by classroom teachers.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• In order to ensure student safety, you must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, walk distances between buildings on campus at a pace that allows you to keep up with the students to actively monitor them, have the ability to sit, stand, crouch, kneel, and perform physical tasks as needed to assist students in routine and crisis situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must be certified or be willing to obtain and maintain certification in CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Teacher Aide experience preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant
NOTE: If a college degree is a requirement for this position, transcripts MUST be submitted with the application in order to be considered for employment. Failure to include transcripts (when required for the position) with your application will eliminate the application from the review process .
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 .
If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@msd.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 hr@dese.mo.gov .
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, 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 employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
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.
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