Early Childhood Special Education - Instructional Care Aide

 What You’ll Do
This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. You’ll work side-by-side with teachers to create a safe, engaging, and empowering environment for students with special needs. Your day-to-day will include:
•     🚌 Guiding Students: Escort and supervise students during transitions, playtime, meals, specialized classes, and community outings.
•     📋 Behavior Support: Help implement behavior plans, track progress, and apply reinforcement strategies under teacher direction.
•     🧠 Academic Assistance: Support test administration, reinforce learning in small groups, and help with reading, storytelling, and classroom activities.
•     🧼 Health & Hygiene Care: Provide essential care such as feeding, toileting, lifting, and specialized medical procedures.
•     🧰 Classroom Organization: Keep learning spaces tidy and materials ready for action.
•     🗣️ Team Communication: Share student concerns with teachers, assist substitutes, and engage in training and parent conferences.
•     📚 Professional Development: Attend workshops and specialized training to support IEP implementation and grow your skills.

 What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s caring, dependable, and ready to jump in with both feet.
Required:
•     Experience working with children
•     Basic computer skills
Preferred:
•     Experience in educational settings
•     Tutoring experience with young children

 Education Requirements
To qualify, you must meet one of the following:
•     60+ college credit hours
•     Associate’s degree or higher
•     Passing score on Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment
•     Completion of Missouri’s online Substitute training program
•     Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

 Physical Requirements
This role involves light physical activity and mobility:
•     Ability to operate a motor vehicle
•     Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs occasionally
•     Comfortable walking or standing for extended periods