Early Childhood SPED Instructional Care Aide

Overview

💰 $21.60/hour

📍 St. Louis City, MO

Step into a role where every moment matters. If you’re passionate about helping students with special needs grow, learn, and shine, this opportunity puts you right at the heart of that mission. As a SPED Instructional Care Aide, you’ll be the steady, encouraging presence students rely on—both in the classroom and beyond it.

This role is more than a job—it’s meaningful work that changes lives. You’ll partner closely with teachers to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Your daily impact will include:

• 🚌 Student Guidance:
  Support students during transitions, recess, meals, specialized classes, and community outings.
• 📋 Behavior Support:
  Help implement behavior plans, monitor progress, and reinforce positive strategies.
• 🧠 Academic Assistance:
  Assist with testing, small-group learning, reading activities, and classroom engagement.
• 🧼 Health & Hygiene Care:
  Provide essential care such as feeding, toileting, lifting, and assisting with specialized medical needs.
• 🧰 Classroom Organization:
  Keep materials organized and learning spaces ready for action.
• 🗣️ Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicate student needs, support substitute teachers, and participate in conferences and training.
• 📚 Professional Growth:
  Attend workshops and specialized training to support IEP goals and expand your skills.

You’re someone who leads with heart, shows up with reliability, and isn’t afraid to dive in.

Required:

• Experience working with children
• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• Experience in educational settings
• Tutoring experience with young children

You’ll qualify if you meet one of the following:

• 60+ college credit hours
• Associate’s degree or higher
• Passing score on the Missouri Para Pro or Paraprofessional Assessment
• Completion of Missouri’s online Substitute Training Program
• Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

This role includes light physical activity:

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