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Special Education Paraprofessional

School-Based Position | Entry-Level | Full Training Provided

Why You’ll Love Working Here

✅ No experience required, we fully train you!

✅ Paid holidays + PTO

✅ Health, dental & vision insurance

✅ CPI certification provided after hire

✅ Ongoing professional development led by Certified Professionals

✅ Clear opportunities for advancement

✅ Supportive, mission-driven team culture

✅ Some people who thrive have experience as a teacher assistant, paraprofessional, early childhood education, daycare teacher, nanny, and psychology student

At The Behavior Helper Academy, you’re not just staff, you’re family. You’ll be part of a collaborative, uplifting team that empowers students with developmental disabilities while helping you grow professionally and personally.

If you have heart, patience, and a desire to make a real difference, we will teach you the rest.

About the Role

We are hiring passionate individuals to become Special Education Paraprofessionals in a school setting. In this role, you will:

  • Work 1:1 or in small groups with students
  • Use ABA strategies (training provided) to build communication, academic, social, and life skills
  • Help reduce challenging behaviors and support positive growth
  • Implement behavior plans under the supervision of a BCBA and teachers
  • Collect data and support IEP goals

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for anyone interested in:

  • Education
  • Psychology
  • ABA therapy
  • Social work
  • Counseling
  • Behavioral health
  • Or making a meaningful career change

Training & Support

We provide:

  • Full ABA foundations training
  • CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) certification
  • Ongoing BCBA supervision
  • Professional development designed specifically for your success

You will never be left without support.

What We’re Looking For

  • A genuine passion for helping students with special needs
  • Patience, empathy, and calmness under pressure
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Dependability and professionalism
  • Willingness to learn and receive feedback

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree (education, psychology, ABA, related field) preferred but not required

Experience:

  • Experience with children or special needs is helpful
  • No ABA experience required — we train you!

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on role. You may:

  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Kneel, squat, sit, or stand for extended periods
  • Assist with toileting (PPE provided)
  • Respond to student escalations using trained CPI techniques
  • Working with students that may display aggressive behaviors

You will receive proper training to feel safe and confident in all situations.

Benefits

For All Employees:

  • Ongoing professional development
  • Mission-driven, supportive team culture
  • Mentorship from certified professionals

For Full-Time Employees (30–40 hours/week):

  • 10 days PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • For 40-hour employees: Paid scheduled mental health breaks

Ask us about additional benefits during your interview!

Make an Impact Every Day

If you want a job that matters, where you go home knowing you changed a child’s life, this is it.

Apply today and start building a meaningful career with The Behavior Helper.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How does your past work experience make you a good candidate for this position?
  • Why would you like to work for this organization?

Location:

  • Saint Charles, MO 63301 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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