Responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for facilitating learning within a school classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.Administers under supervision, first aid and assistance to students (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students as assigned. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.Assesses student progress towards IEP goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in job-related area, required.Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.Certificates, Licenses and Other Special RequirementsSpecial Education certification in Missouri required. Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.  

Physical Requirements: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.  Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing.