Teacher Aide - Special School District
Position: Teacher Aide
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: Teacher Assistant 2025-2026
Job Location: Special School District
Deadline: Jul 21, 2025**
District: Special School District
Town & Country, MO 63131
Telephone: 314-989-8211
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Job Description:
Special School District (SSD) teacher assistants, also known as paraprofessionals, support students and teachers in special education classrooms throughout St. Louis County. Through your diligent care, supervision, and encouragement, you will serve as a valued member of an educational team focused on ensuring students have what they need to thrive and feel empowered. You will be provided with exclusive professional development and growth opportunities to gain skills and experience in core educational specialties. If you are interested in pursuing a teaching position with our District, SSD offers tuition assistance and resources to ensure your success.
 
Teacher assistants work during school hours, Monday through Friday. The start and end times may vary depending on the building assignment. 
 
Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
 
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.
 
Posting open until: 07/21/2025
 
Salary
  • $22.00 to $38.00/hr. based on education and experience
Calendar
  • 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s) 
Benefits
  • Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
  • Staff Health Clinics
  • Paid holidays
  • 13 PTO days per year
  • Employee assistance program
  • Healthcare spending account

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.