Instructional Care Aide, Special Education, 2026-2027

Position Title: Instructional Care Aide Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month Job #: 7014 Reports to : SPED Supervisory Teacher Shift Length: 7 Hours a Day Union Eligibility: Eligible Position Summary: The SPED Instructional Care Aid assists and supports the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote each student’s academic advancement and personal development.

Essential Functions

Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, smacks, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities, and other times as designated Assists teacher(s) in implementing behavior management plans which may include observing, recording, charting behavior, and implementing a reinforcement schedule, as well as utilization of approved restraint methods when required and under teacher directive Assists teacher in test administration, under teacher directive Communicate any problems or concerns regarding students to the supervising teacher Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills previously introduced by the teacher Guides individual students or small groups to reinforce skills previously introduced by the teacher Assists with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling Assists the teacher in maintaining and organizing work and study areas, equipment, materials, and facilities Score objective tests and papers with guidance and input from the teacher and assists with the maintenance of appropriate student records Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tube feeding, cleaning catheterization, and suctioning equipment Participate in workshops, in-service training, and parent conferences Attends specialized training as required to assist in the implementation of student’s IEP Serves as a resource of information and assists substitute teacher Reports parental concerns to the supervisory teacher Performs other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by the teacher or administrator Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Any knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully complete Essential Functions Experience : Some experience working with children (required) Computer Skills (required) Experience working with teachers and students in an educational setting (preferred) Experience tutoring young children (preferred) Education: A minimum of 60 hours of college credits OR , Associate’s degree or higher OR , Passing score on Missouri Para.

Pro or Paraprofessional Assessment AND a copy of a high school diploma, high school transcript, or equivalent OR Completion of Missouri’s online Substitute training program AND a copy of a high school diploma, high school transcript, or equivalent Physical Requirements : Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree Working Conditions and Environment : Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment Very limited or no exposure to physical risk Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 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.

SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details. Fully-paid health insurance for self $30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff) $40,000 group term life insurance Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs Pension plan Robust wellness programs Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.