MSSD Substitute Support (Teacher Aide)

State of Missouri
Cape Girardeau, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 26, 2025
  • Salary: $17.50 per Hour USD
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  • Part Time
  • Education and Training
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  • Job Description

    Substitute Support, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD)

    Salary: $17.50

    What you’ll do:

    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.


    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.


    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.
    • 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.


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

    • 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.


    All you need for success:

    • High School diploma or G.E.D.
    • Experience working with individuals with severe disabilities is preferred

      (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.)



    More reasons to love this position:

    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, sex, 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 programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.

    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.

    Notice to Applicants:
    The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

    The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

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    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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