Substitute Support

Position: Substitute Support, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD)

Reports to: Building Administrator Department: Elementary and Secondary Education

Classification: Part-time, Support Office: Special Education

Location: MSSD Section: Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Pay Range: SS1 Job Group: 803

Essential Functions

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

accommodations.

Substitute Cook primary responsibility is to prepare and serve food and clean up after meal.

• Prepare and serve meals according to the rules and regulations developed by the Food Section of the
  
  

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

• Perform kitchen clean-up duties.
• Follow required health standards of local Department of Health.
• Follow food service skills development training plans for individual students.
• Lift and move 50 pounds.
  
  

Substitute Custodial Worker primary responsibility is cleaning the building and maintaining the school grounds.

• Clean and maintain building in accordance with established cleanliness standards.
• Safely operate custodial equipment and maintain it appropriately.
• Maintain an orderly and safe building and grounds.
• Demonstrate effective safety skills with student, equipment, environments, etc.
• Safely use cleaning supplies and maintain them appropriately.
• Lift and move 75 pounds.
  
  

Substitute School Office Assistant primary responsibility is typing, filing, record keeping, answering telephone and

meeting the public.

• Type, utilizing a computer keyboard, with computer competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Access and Outlook).
• Maintain moderately complex databases in order to provide service and accurate information for management.
• Review documents and reports to ensure work product meets established standards.
• Assist staff with completing forms in order to provide service.
• Compile and maintain lists and records.
• Complete expense and/or other financial forms in order to process reimbursement or payment request.
• File and copy correspondence and other records maintaining an organized filing system.
• Open, sort, process and distribute mail.
• Answer telephone, take messages and route calls efficiently.
• Greet and welcome visitors, determine nature of business and conduct visitors to appropriate person.
• Order and inventory supplies.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with public, coworkers, parents, etc.
• Communicate effectively in written form, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity and consistency of thought.
• Lift and move 50 pounds.
  
  

Substitute Teacher Aide primary responsibility is assisting the classroom teacher in carrying out the individual

education programs for students with disabilities.

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

Additional Essential Functions-All Substitute Support Positions

• Perform the daily self-care needs of students as required (e.g., diapering, etc.)
• Demonstrate effective safety skills with students, equipment, environment, etc.
• 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.

• Follow student specific special health care procedures as trained by the school nurse.
• Follow behavior support plans of individual students.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, clean, attractive work environment.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadline.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Trainings as required by position.
  
  

Qualifications-all Substitute Positions

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Preferred Qualifications-all

Experience working with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred.

If subbing in a long term position, job description duties for regular position apply.

(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 .

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, 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.

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