Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide - Central Region 2023-2024 School Year Job at Special School District of St. Louis County

Special School District of St. Louis County Saint Louis County, MO

$17 - $28 an hour
    JobID: 4080

    Position Type:
    Support Staff/Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide
    Date Posted:
    4/28/2023
    Location:
    Central Region Districts ( See Locations Below)
    Closing Date:
    12/21/2023

    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.


    You should consider applying for this position if your values align with SSD's core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration and you believe every student deserves the resources and support required to help them learn. SSD staff are expected to understand and have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and for that commitment to be evident in their work

    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.

    You should consider applying for this position if your values align with Special School District's core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, you believe every student deserves the resources and supports required to help them learn, and you are ready to move forward in this career. Because we are committed to supporting employee growth, all teacher aids are enrolled in coursework to help them earn the state’s required training to become a teacher assistant. This coursework is provided by SSD and, once completed, results in a wage increase. Aides are valued members of our educational community and are provided with professional development and growth opportunities to ensure they are supported.


    Locations: Central Region Partner Districts -
    Brentwood School District
    Clayton School District
    Jennings School District
    Kirkwood School District
    Ladue School District
    Normandy School District
    Pattonville School District
    Ritenour School District
    University School District

    Special School Districts Schools -
    Juvenile Detention Center
    Litzsinger
    Neuwoehner

    TEACHER ASSISTANT
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education and Experience
    • Thirty-six hours of college credit required or 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
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education and Experience
    • High School Diploma required
    • Experience working with children preferred
    Salary
    Teacher Assistant : $21.00 to $33.00/hr based on experience and education
    Teacher Aide : $17.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience.

    Benefits
    • Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
    • Enrollment in Missouri public school retirement systems
    • 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 attached job descriptions and salary schedule. Please see attached job descriptions and salary scheduels 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 ADA Coordinator at 314-829-8206.




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