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This is a 9.5 month position, 7 hours per day - 87.50% Monday-Friday Salary: $18.09/hr - $30.89/hr Pay Grade I310 Pay rate is determined based on years of experience, on a step per year basis (Hourly Support Staff Salary Schedule) Qualifications: • Ability to organize and prepare classroom lessons and materials, • Thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, and procedures used in teaching, • Desire to work with and educate children, • Ability to motivate others, be creative, flexible, and patient In order to work under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified teacher to provide instructional assistance, paraprofessionals are required to: • Obtain 60 college credit hours, • Have passed the ParaPro Assessment (before September 23, 2013), • Have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment through Pearson (September 23, 2013 through June 20, 2024), • Have passed the ParaPro Assessment through ETS (July 1, 2024 forward), • Completed the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course Why Join Us? A supportive community dedicated to student achievement. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A district that values innovation and collaboration.

Job Description School-Based Position | Entry-Level | Full Training Provided The Behavior Helper Academy is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for a school-based position in Saint Charles. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates interested in education, psychology, and behavioral health. We provide full training and ongoing support to ensure your success in the classroom. You will work within a collaborative team to empower students with developmental disabilities and help them reach their full potential. 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 We provide Training & Support: • 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. 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. Work will be onsite: 3880 Shady Springs Ln, St Charles MO, 63301

Job Description Who We Are The Behavior Helper Academy (TBHA) is a therapeutic school dedicated to supporting students with complex behavioral, developmental, and mental health needs. Many of our students have diagnoses such as autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and other mental health conditions. Some students engage in aggressive behavior, self‑injury, property destruction, or elopement, and require a highly structured, trauma‑informed environment. We serve students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) using evidence‑based practices rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our team works collaboratively with paraprofessionals, BCBAs, teachers, therapists, and leadership to create a safe, supportive, and consistent learning environment where meaningful progress can occur. Who You Are You are a compassionate, steady, and dependable individual who is committed to supporting students with significant behavioral and mental health needs. You understand that progress takes patience, consistency, and teamwork. You are comfortable following behavior plans, collecting data, and working closely under the guidance of a BCBA and instructional team. You remain calm under pressure and can maintain professionalism during challenging moments. You are willing to learn crisis‑prevention strategies and, when necessary, participate in team‑based physical safety interventions (training provided) to keep students and staff safe. Whether you are new to the field or growing your experience in ABA, mental health, or special education, you are motivated by making a real difference in students’ lives. What You Can Expect As a Paraprofessional at TBHA, you will: • Implement individualized behavior and care plans designed by a BCBA, • Support students in 1:1 and small‑group settings, • Collect data on behaviors, IEP goals, and daily activitiesAssist students with daily routines, skill development, and emotional/behavioral regulation, • Use de‑escalation strategies and crisis‑intervention techniques (training provided), • Participate in physical safety interventions when students engage in aggression or unsafe behavior, • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and leadership, • Receive regular supervision, coaching, and professional development, • Work in a structured, supportive environment that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and growth This is a non‑exempt, 12‑month position with opportunities for advancement through TBHA’s paraprofessional career pathway. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Pay: From $18.00 per hour Why Join The Behavior Helper? At The Behavior Helper, you’re not just staff, you’re family. You’ll work in a collaborative, encouraging environment where you’re supported by fellow change‑makers. Our mission is to empower students with developmental disabilities and mental health needs, and we want to help you grow professionally along the way. Job Overview We’re hiring passionate individuals to become Special Education Paraprofessionals, with no prior credentials required. You’ll work directly with students who may display intense behavioral needs, including aggression, self‑injury, and other crisis behaviors. Using ABA strategies (training provided), you’ll help build essential life skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and promote growth. All necessary training and certifications, including CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) and ABA foundations, are provided after hire. General Duties • Prepare and maintain student materials, • Implement treatment plans in 1:1 and small‑group settings, • Teach communication, academic, self‑care, social, and life skills, • Collect data on behaviors, IEP goals, and daily activities, • Implement behavior intervention plans, including de‑escalation strategies, • Receive regular supervision from BCBAs, • Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development, • Maintain documentation and confidentiality, • Support staff during student escalations and crisis episodes, including assisting with physical safety interventions when required, • Follow supervisory chain of command and company policies, • Collaborate with teachers and therapists to ensure holistic care, • Engage in ongoing training to strengthen skills in special education and behavioral therapy Requirements • Experience working with children, especially those with special needs, autism, or behavioral/mental health challenges, • Ability to implement behavior‑management techniques, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Empathy, patience, and calm under pressure, • Dependability and professionalism, • Willingness to receive feedback and grow, • Ability to make safety‑focused decisions during crisis situations Physical Requirements • Lift up to 50 lbs and assist students using adaptive equipment, • Sit, kneel, squat, crawl, or stand for extended periods, • Respond quickly in crisis situations, • Assist with toileting if needed (PPE provided), • Use electronic devices for data collection, • Comfort working in an environment where students may engage in aggression, property destruction, elopement, or other high‑risk behaviors Work Hazards You may be exposed to: • Physical aggression (hitting, kicking, biting, etc.), • Self‑injury, • Property destruction, • Elopement, • Loud vocalizations or dysregulated behavior, • Training and supervision are provided to ensure your safety and confidence. Work is on-site: 3880/3881 Shady Springs Lane, St Charles, MO - 63301