Child Development Support – Special Education

This position is for 2026-2027 School year
$21.60/hour St. Louis City MO
Make a Daily Difference in a Students Life.

If youre someone who believes every child deserves patience encouragement and someone in their corner this role puts you right where youre needed most. As a Child Development Support Special Education you become part of a mission that mattershelping students with special needs grow learn and shine in an environment built on compassion and support.

This isnt just another job. Its meaningful handson work where your presence your voice and your care directly shape a students day. Youll be the steady guide who helps them navigate challenges celebrate victories and feel safe and supported every step of the way.

Every day brings new opportunities to make a real impact. Youll work closely with teachers therapists and school staff to create a learning environment where students feel understood valued and capable.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assist students during transitions recess meals specialized classes and community outings
• Help students navigate their day with confidence and consistency

• Implement behavior plans with care and clarity
• Reinforce positive strategies and track progress
• Help students build emotional and social skills

• Support smallgroup learning reading activities and classroom engagement
• Assist with testing and individualized instruction
• Encourage participation and celebrate growth

• Provide essential care such as feeding toileting lifting and mobility support
• Assist with specialized medical needs as trained
• Maintain a safe respectful and dignified environment for every student

• Keep materials organized and accessible
• Prepare learning spaces for daily activities
• Help maintain a structured welcoming classroom

• Communicate student needs clearly and professionally
• Support substitute teachers and classroom staff
• Participate in conferences meetings and team discussions

• Attend workshops and specialized training
• Learn strategies that support IEP goals
• Build skills that strengthen your impact and career path

You dont need to be perfectyou just need heart reliability and a willingness to learn. Students feel your presence and your consistency helps them thrive.

• Experience working with children
• Basic computer skills

• Experience in educational settings
• Tutoring or smallgroup instruction experience with young children

If youre patient compassionate and ready to support students who need you youll excel here.

Youll qualify if you meet one of the following:

• 60 college credit hours
• Associates degree or higher
• Passing score on the Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment
• Completion of Missouris online Substitute Training Program
• Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

This role includes light physical activity and mobility:

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Lift up to 10 lbs occasionally
• Walk or stand for extended periods

Students with special needs deserve adults who believe in thempeople who show up stay patient and help them discover what theyre capable this role you become that person. You become part of their victories their breakthroughs and their everyday moments of growth.

If youre ready to step into a role where your compassion becomes your superpower this is your chance.

Apply today and help create a brighter more supportive future for the students who need it most.