Entry Level Psychology Position

Your Next Step Into a Career That Changes Lives

This isn’t just a part-time school job. It’s an opportunity to support students with special needs while gaining meaningful experience in education, behavior support, and child development.

At CSD, we don’t just hire staff. We invite compassionate changemakers who believe every student deserves the support to succeed.

Starting Pay: $20–$25 per hour, based on experience

What Makes This Role Different:

• Career Compass: clarity from day one with your growth pathway.
• Dreams Come True: free college or tuition reimbursement to help you earn your degree.
• Career Rewards: recognition and milestones as you grow.
• Flexible schedules + paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive.

What If Growth Wasn’t a Mystery? – Introducing CSD Career Rewards!

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe in possibilities. From a child’s first breakthrough to every milestone after, we’re building futures filled with growth, confidence, and joy.

We partner with schools to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs — helping them succeed in both special and general education settings.

We live our TRUE values: Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence. It’s not just how we work — it’s who we are.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives. We light them up.

About the Opportunity

As a Paraprofessional, you’ll:

• Support classroom teachers and case managers in implementing academic and behavioral goals

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students with special needs

• Provide behavior support and interventions

• Assist with crisis intervention when needed

• Support Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals

• Help students develop independence with daily living skills

• Collect and record data accurately

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

You’ll play a key role in helping students succeed — academically, socially, and emotionally.

What Success Looks Like

• Students gaining confidence and independence

• Classrooms running more smoothly with effective support

• Families and educators seeing meaningful progress

• You gaining valuable experience in education and behavior support

Benefits & Perks

• Consistent weekday schedule (no weekends)

• School-year calendar with holidays aligned to district schedules

• Meaningful, hands-on experience with students

• Collaborative team environment

About You

This role is for you if:

• You enjoy working with children and making a difference

• You are patient, dependable, and compassionate

• You communicate clearly and work well as part of a team

• You thrive in structured, school-based environments

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Availability Monday–Friday during school hours (typically 7:00/7:30 AM – 3:00/4:30 PM)

• Experience working with children or as a caregiver

• Strong communication skills

• Basic computer proficiency

• Ability to follow direction from teachers and supervisors

Preferred:

• CPR certification

• Paraprofessional certification or similar

• Experience working in a school setting

Ready to Apply?

If you’ve been looking for a role where your work matters, where kids look forward to seeing you, and where your career path is clear — this is it.

Join us. Let’s light up lives together.

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD is dedicated to ensuring fair hiring practices and encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply. #LI-Onsite

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine. We're a passionate team on a mission to open up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs—through science, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.

From our very first session to each milestone we celebrate, we bring the power of play, connection, and evidence-based care to every moment. With services that are as unique as the individuals we support, we meet kids where they are—at home, in schools, and in communities—and guide them on a path toward growth.

We live our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—in everything we do. As a fast-growing leader in the field, we're known for our vibrant culture, hands-on training, and career pathways that help you grow just as much as those we serve.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives—we light them up.

About Our Values

• Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

• Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

• Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

• Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work

• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair

• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening

• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing

• Frequent typing, use of computer

• Occasional walking around building

• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling

• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds

• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car