Teacher Assistant: Vision

Teacher Assistant: Vision

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As a Teacher Assistant supporting vision services with Special School District (SSD), you will help students with visual impairments access learning and build the skills needed to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Working alongside teachers of students with visual impairments and other members of the educational team, you will support individualized instruction, reinforce classroom and behavioral strategies, and help create an inclusive learning environment where students can grow in confidence and independence. Through your daily support, you will assist with adapting instructional materials, implementing learning activities, collecting student data, and providing hands-on assistance as needed. Your dedication and collaboration will help ensure students with vision needs have meaningful access to their education and opportunities to reach their full potential.

Education and Experience

• Thirty-six (36) hours of college credit required, or completion of the Frontline Substitute Teacher Training as approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children preferred

Salary

• $22.00 to $38.00/hr. based on education and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Substitute Certification issued by DESE, required

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

• Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Posting open until: 07/19/2026