Substitute Support - Current River School

About the Role

This position is with Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) under the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Doniphan, Missouri. The role is a substitute support assignment that may be placed in one of several functions depending on staffing needs.

Compensation for this position is listed at $17.50.

Substitute Cook

In this assignment, the main focus is food preparation, meal service, and cleaning up the kitchen area after meals.

• Prepare and serve food in line with the guidelines set by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Food Section and the USDA.
• Carry out kitchen sanitation and cleanup tasks.
• Comply with local health department standards and expectations.
• Support students through assigned food service skill-building plans.

Substitute Custodial Worker

This assignment centers on keeping the building clean and the campus grounds in good condition.

• Maintain classrooms and facilities to the required cleanliness level.
• Use custodial equipment safely and keep it in proper working order.
• Help keep the building and outdoor areas safe, neat, and orderly.
• Apply safety practices when working around students, tools, equipment, and different environments.
• Handle cleaning materials safely and store them properly.

Substitute School Office Assistant

This assignment involves office support tasks such as typing, filing, records handling, phone coverage, and greeting visitors.

• Type using a computer keyboard and work confidently with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Maintain moderately complex databases to support accurate service and management information.
• Check documents and reports to confirm they meet required quality standards.
• Help staff complete forms and related paperwork.
• Open, sort, process, and distribute incoming mail.
• Answer incoming calls, record messages, and direct callers efficiently.
• Welcome visitors, identify their purpose, and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Track and reorder office supplies as needed.

Substitute Teacher Aide

This assignment supports classroom instruction and student care by assisting the teacher with daily learning and support activities.

• Carry out instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Implement behavior support plans for individual students.
• Adjust support to meet each student’s communication needs.
• Supervise students during off-campus instruction.
• Follow the daily work schedule and classroom routine.
• Provide daily self-care support such as diapering, feeding, hand washing, and tooth brushing.
• Carry out student-specific health procedures after training from the school nurse.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal, including transferring students between the bus and classroom.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Experience supporting individuals with severe disabilities is preferred. The department may also accept other qualifications or experience if, in the Commissioner of Education’s judgment, they satisfy the position requirements.

Benefits and Additional Information

The State of Missouri offers a benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, substantial leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Total compensation extends beyond paycheck earnings, and applicants can review the full value of pay and benefits through the state’s compensation resources.

If you have questions about the position, contact [email protected].

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. If you need accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, via Missouri Relay at (800) 735-2966, or by email at [email protected].

The department 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 protected status under applicable law.

Applicants needing disability-related assistance with any part of the hiring process should notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide accommodations. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service is available at (800) 735-2966.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education cannot sponsor work visa applications through INS. Please contact Human Resources with related questions.

The State of Missouri is committed to equal opportunity and to building and sustaining a skilled workforce.