Job Description:
REPORTS TO: Teacher/Principal/SPED Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Special Education/Support Staff
 
POSITION OVERVIEW
Special School District’s (SSD’s) teacher assistants, also known as paraprofessionals, assist teachers in helping our students excel to their greatest potential. The supports provided are as varied as our students, and the work involved is critically important to their success. We are a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility-focused district with deep expertise in serving our students. Assistants are valued members of our educational community and are provided with professional development and growth opportunities to ensure they are supported. For assistants interested in pursuing a teaching position, SSD offers tuition assistance and programs to support you.  
 
SSD teacher aides assist teachers and teacher assistants in helping our students excel to their greatest potential. The supports provided are as varied as the needs of our students, and the work involved is critically important to student success. We are a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility-focused district with deep expertise in serving our students.

Locations:      West Region Partner Districts - Parkway School District, Rockwood School District, and Valley Park School District
                     
QUALIFICATIONS
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Education and Experience

• Thirty-six hours of college credit required or the ability to obtain substitute certification through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children preferred

TEACHER AIDE
Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Experience working with children preferred

Salary Range 2023-2024
 
Teacher Assistant: $21.00 to $34.00/hr based on experience and education
Teacher Aide: $17.00 to $28.00/hr based on experience.  Salary increases to $21.00 to $33.00/hr upon completion of teacher assistant training.
 
Benefits

• Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance 
• Enrollment in Missouri public school retirement systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays 
• 13 PTO days per year 
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account  

Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.  Please see the attached job descriptions and salary schedule.  Please see attached job descriptions and salary schedules for additional information.  

EEOC STATEMENT: Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff
314-989-8299.
 
Job Description - Aide
Job Description - Assistant
Salary Schedule - Aide
Salary Schedule - Assistant

Click the link to view the full job posting and to apply: Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide - West Region - 2023-2024