Teacher Pathway Program
About The Position
KVC Missouri offers a full-time, benefits-eligible classroom role designed for individuals who want to grow into a career in special education. This position provides structured training, consistent school-based work, and long-term support toward teacher certification while you are employed. This is not an unpaid internship or volunteer pathway. It is a salaried, full-time position with full benefits, a consistent Monday–Friday school schedule, and school-year breaks. As an Associate Teacher, you will work in a small, structured special education classroom supporting students with behavioral, emotional, and learning needs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Minimum of 36 college credit hours OR eligibility for substitute teaching certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and physical
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field)
Responsibilities
- Support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development within a therapeutic learning environment
- Collaborate closely with licensed special education teachers, therapists, and other support staff to implement individualized student supports
- Utilize trauma-informed practices and evidence-based behavioral support strategies throughout the school day
- Build consistent, trusting relationships with students to support stability, engagement, and progress
Benefits
- Full benefits
- School-year schedule
- Additional $1,000 sign-on bonus available for positions at the residential location
- Structured training
- Long-term support toward teacher certification
- Salaried, full-time position
- Consistent Monday–Friday school schedule
- School-year breaks
- No nights, weekends, or shift work
- Training and Career Development
- New employee onboarding and classroom orientation
- Ongoing training in special education practices and behavioral support strategies
- One-on-one mentorship throughout the first year
- KVC-funded participation in Missouri’s Pathways for Paraprofessionals program
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued education and degree completion
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a qualifying employer
- Ongoing opportunities to pursue Special Education Teacher certification over time
- Supportive and rewarding work environment
- Work-life balance
- Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
