Paraprofessional | St. Louis, Missouri

Supplemental Health Care, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, life, &

Pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

CEU courses through Supplemental Uni

Referral program

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care, Inc. in Missouri is hiring paraprofessionals to join our team and support students with special needs in partnership with local school districts. You’ll work beside teachers to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe, inclusive classroom.

The role focuses on one-on-one and small-group support, implementing behavior plans and IEP goals with care. Candidates should have 6 months of experience with children and meet Missouri education

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with children.
• Experience with children with special needs or behavior management.
• Willingness to assist with physical or behavioral needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with classwork, routines, and communication.
• Help implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and staff in a collaborative school environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

60 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment

Missouri online Substitute training program

Supporting students one-on-one or in small groups

Helping implement behavior plans and IEP goals

mobility/personal care for students

Job description

School Hours | Monday – Friday | Pay: $19.10 - $20.55 per hour

Do you have a heart for helping others and a passion for education? Are you patient, flexible, and ready to support students in a meaningful way? Supplemental Healthcare is hiringParaprofessionals to join our team and work alongside teachers at partnering school districts to help students with special needs succeed - academically, socially, and emotionally.

Every day, you’ll play a key role in creating a supportive, inclusive classroom environment where every student feels safe, capable, and valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with children
• Prior experience working with children with special needs, physical/mental disabilities, or behavior management

Education (must have one of the following)

• A minimum of 60 hours of college credits, or
• Associate's degree or higher, or
• Passing score on Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment, or
• Completion of Missouri's online Substitute training program
• Supporting students one-on-one or in small groups with classwork, communication, and daily routines
• Helping implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency
• Assisting students with special needs who may require help with mobility, personal care, or emotional regulation
• Creating a positive learning environment where all students can thrive
• Teaming up with teachers, therapists, and staff to make school a great place to be
• Willingness to assist with physical or behavioral needs as required
• You’ll be part of a collaborative, caring school community

If you’re ready to make a lasting difference and help students feel seen, supported, and successful, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo