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Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional

Kvc MissouriSt James, MOApril 12th, 2026
KVC Academy Saint James Pay: $16.00-$19.50 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:00PM What We Offer: Part-time or Full-time opportunities Direct path to promotion, comprehensive training, and professional development opportunities. We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment focused on student success, along with a competitive salary and benefits package. Job Summary Assist special education teachers in providing individualized instruction and support to students with special needs. Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Support students with their daily activities and educational tasks. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs). Participate in classroom management and behavior intervention strategies. Monitor and document student progress and performance. Education: 60 college credit hours OR passed the ParaPro Assessment through Pearson or ETS OR completed the 20HR substitute certificate course through DESE Qualifications: Passion for working with children. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Benefits: Professional Development Paid time off Paid Parental Leave Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance 403b with company match Public student loan forgiveness Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00 Employee assistance program Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support Why KVC? KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.). At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day. If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply. To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs. We hope you will consider joining our team! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $19.50 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends Application Question(s): KVC's licensing bodies requires that all employees be at least 21 years of age. Are you at least 21 years of age? Answer Yes or No. Are you available to work from 7:00PM to 3:00PM, Monday-Friday? Have you ever been employed by KVC or Great Circle? Education: High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person