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Job Description
Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!
This is mid-level technical work assisting a teacher in a classroom setting and involves specific supervised sessions of instruction of students with minimal supervision to meet the needs of state facility clients in a facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services. Employees at this level follow set lesson plans to provide classroom instruction, administer examinations, grade papers, provide one-on-one client support (e.g. tutoring), and prepare reports based on client attendance, performance, progress, and skills assimilation.
The following tasks are the responsibility of the Education Assistant:- Assists in the preparation of educational and teaching materials; Corrects completed work of students and assigns additional work.
- Prepares behavioral/participation notes and records of achievement; compiles reports and other information; Maintains inventory of educational materials, supplies, equipment, and library books; obtains replacements as required; Prepares attendance records and checks on tardy or absentee students.
- Observes individual students in oral-reading assignments; Conducts prepared lessons for individuals or small groups in the presence of a teacher; Supervises students using computers, tape recorders, and other teaching equipment; Tutors students in basic skills using methods and materials prescribed; Supervises students when the teacher is temporarily absent from the classroom.
- May be assigned to follow educational plans on a "substitute teacher" basis for limited periods under close supervision; Assists in supervising students on educational trips.
- Administers informal tests or periodic achievement reviews under the direction of a teacher; Receives general supervision from a professional teacher.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Knowledge of the needs and requirements of working with students of varying levels, including those with disabilities. Ability to work in a state correctional, youth, and/or mental health facility.
Two or more years of experience as an Education Assistant I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR 30 or more earned credit hours from an accredited college or university OR Six or more months of experience in group work with children, adolescents, or adults in a classroom setting, playgrounds, summer camps, or institutions; and possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency. OR Two or more years of technical experience assisting a professional teacher in a classroom setting; and possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency OR Certification and/or 1 year of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Special Requirement: Must possess a valid driver’s license
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 . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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