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