Early Childhood Special Education - Instructional Care Aide

AOS Staffing•St. Louis, MO

18d•$22

About The Position

Are you ready to be a champion for students with special needs? Join a team where compassion meets purpose, and every day is a chance to make a meaningful difference. As a SPED Instructional Care Aide, you’ll be the steady support behind students’ academic growth and personal development—helping them thrive in and beyond the classroom. 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:

Requirements

Experience working with children
Basic computer skills
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in educational settings
Tutoring experience with young children

Responsibilities

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.

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