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Teacher Assistant
St. Louis, MO, US
Onsite
2026-06-23
Typical pay for this role in St. Louis
$42K - $71K
Low
$42K
Median
$56K
High
$71K
Official salary benchmark · BLS OEWS 2025
Job description
The Carrie Elligson Gietner School (ECH School) is an alternative school option for students in grades K\-12 who struggle in a traditional learning environment. The school enrolls youth from our residential treatment program as well as qualifying day students from the surrounding community. Beyond academics, ECH School’s small class sizes and integrated therapy programs provide essential support for students with behavioral needs. Our licensed clinical social workers provide daily therapy to help students with their social and emotional challenges. We strive to provide day students with the tools and life skills they need to one day return to their home district.
The Teacher Assistant aides teachers and administrators with the daily functions of the school. This includes assisting with the dynamics and lessons within the class, preparation of lessons, and tracking student work, behavior, and progress. As a school staff member, they work hand in hand with treatment teams to provide a safe, trauma\-informed learning environment for every student. They help to provide individualized instruction and support, empowering their students to reach their fullest potential
**Key Responsibilities**
* Collaborate with teachers and administrators in a dynamic work environment, responding quickly to the needs of teachers, the class, and school.
* Guide and monitor students throughout the school day to ensure their engagement and safety.
* Provide trauma\-informed, therapeutic support that helps students achieve both academic and behavioral growth.
* Work one\-on\-one with students to meet individualized needs.
* Assist with the planning and preparation of lessons and other instructional materials for students.
* Works as a member of the treatment team to promote the growth of the children.
* Maintains a safe and trauma\-informed environment, providing support and discipline to meet the needs of each student.
* Tracks and reports on student progress and behaviors and works