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Jennifer L.

Experienced Special Needs Paraprofessional Looking For Full Time Job

Chattanooga, TN

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
8 years experience
For the last three years I have worked as a special needs paraprofessional. I have worked with multiple disabilities and learned multiple skill sets. Use token economy system and work well with behaviors. Assist is sensory time and social and fine motor skills! I am trained in cpi
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Chattanooga, TN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have recently moved to the Birmingham area . I am a cheerful and positive person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors. Playing outside, playing games, and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am...

Mary Margaret R. says "Madison was a great nanny for our family with three boys ages 3, 6, and 8! She communicated well about plans and scheduling, was punctual and...

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Chattanooga, TN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! I'm Jojo! I'm a recent college graduate who is now going for her master's degree! I am a fun loving, intelligent, adventurous girl who is looking for a part-time nanny position. I'd describe my personality as kind hearted, smart and sensitive. I like working with kids because I have always had a good relationship with...

Care Member says "Jolyn has been caring for my daughter for the last 8 years. She is smart, kind, and fun. She has done overnights, drive to and from school, and does...

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Chattanooga, TN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm Haley, nice to meet you! I'm a highly experience babysitter and nanny with over 10 years of experience. I've babysat for over 30 families, and I'm also highly trained to work with kids of all kinds through working with foster care kids, special needs kids, and working at a summer camp. I've had long-standing relationships...

Liz B. says "Haley was our best sitter ever!! She was always on time at 6:45 in the morning!! She has a wonderful positive attitude and the Kids loved her. She also...

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Compassionate, Dependable Care For Special Needs

Chattanooga, TN

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Savannah. I have a few years on and off experience with special needs children and adults. Most of my experience is with autism, but I am comfortable in my ability to care for most individuals with a variety of needs. I consider myself nurturing while being thick-skinned and able to roll with the punches. I...
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Children Of All Ages, Special Needs, And Medically Fragile Experience

Chattanooga, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am very experienced to care for any child or adult with any kind of situation. I am a pediatric and adult ICU nurse with 5 years experience in the hospital. I cared for individuals prior to being a nurse for 5 years as well. I can handle any diagnosis, or medical needs required :) I have the patience of a saint, and I think...
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Addison, RBT / Caregiver

Chattanooga, TN

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I am Addison. I recently left my job as a RBT (registered behavioral technician) to pursue other opportunities available to me. I worked with children who have autism, and taught them essential daily life skills. I also have previous experience as a DSP (direct support professional). I worked in a group home providing...
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Chattanooga, TN

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$10/hr
I have had significant experience caring for those with special needs. My mother being a special needs teacher, I was privileged with education on various disabilities and experience caring for friends with special needs. I have had experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, and other disabilities....
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Chattanooga, TN

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$12/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a paraprofessional in an inclusion classroom, which has been my favorite job so far. I have a passion for people with special needs. My best friend has downs syndrome and she got me interested in this work.
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Part & Full-time Caregiver Available

Chattanooga, TN

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I am have been working with patients/people of all ages with all kinds of different needs and capabilities for years now. I absolutely love what I do and I take great care of those over whom I'm watching.
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Chattanooga, TN

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$13/hr
1 year experience
I am a studying Pediatric Occupational therapist who loves children! I have babysat and done swim lessons with many different ages and ability levels. Super comfortable with special needs kids science my brother is very low functioning autsitic.
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I Love Differently-abled People!

Chattanooga, TN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I promise that if you choose me to be your family member's caregiver, I will protect them at all costs while also supporting their independence. I have a brother with a brain injury and I've learned to dance this fine line. I am compassionate and loving and have a teachable attitude. I have experience working with children and...
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Chattanooga, TN

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$18/hr
2 years experience
hi! my name is Emili and I am 18 years old, I go UTC as a nursing major and I am very caring. I have professional experience working at Therapy. I worked with kids all over the spectrum. We helped teach them to swim as well as ride horses. I have good patience and i'm very understanding and will take my time. I am pretty strong...
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Hello, My Name Is Courtney And I Am Excited To Help You With Anything You Need!

Chattanooga, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a Registered Nurse with both pediatric and ICU experience. Prior to being a registered nurse, I worked for years taking care of people in their home for childcare, physical and mental disabilities, as well as my favorite thing-- working with special needs. I am able to do pretty much anything you would need. I have...
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Part-time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Chattanooga, TN

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I started off nanning for a family with two children, one that was 11-year-old boy at the time with special needs and the other child was a 7-year-old girl. I nannied both of them for 3 years until I moved to go to college. I then worked at my universities day care center. I was a teacher's assistant for different classrooms...
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Dedicated Child Care Professional And Martial Arts Instructor

Chattanooga, TN

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Lily, and I have extensive experience in child care, spanning several years. I have had the privilege of working in elementary schools for the past two years, where I have been teaching martial arts. I have been a nanny and babysitter since I was 15, with experience caring for children from 2 months to 18 years old,...
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Positive And Outgoing Sitter

Chattanooga, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I have over 20 years of experience nannying and babysitting children of all ages, including twins and children with special needs. I am also more than happy to help with work around the house, school work, and cooking. I am a nutritionist, runner, climber, hiker and explorer. I substitute teach for k-12 and I love...
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Current College Student Studying Psychology

Chattanooga, TN

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am a current student studying psychology. I have 3 younger sisters, who I am used to helping out with and I have years of experience babysitting them. I have also babysat children in my neighborhood and volunteered at VBS over the summer. I am currently studying psychology at UTC and plan to go into...
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Experienced And Compassionate Nanny In Hixson

Chattanooga, TN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Linley! I have 2 years of professional experience taking care of children and 1 of senior care. I also have 5-6 younger siblings (it's a long story) and I've been helping to take care of them since I could hold a baby. All of them have special needs as well. I love kids and am passionate about helping them learn and...
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Chattanooga, TN

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi everyone I am Becca! Me and my husband are Chattanooga transplants, we moved here back in 2020. I went to school for cosmetology and actually ended up doing that for a few years before deciding I needed a change of pace. Before moving up here I spend three years as a nanny for a special needs little boy in Atlanta and I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.26/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Chattanooga, TN

Special Needs Caregivers in Chattanooga, TN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Madison G.

Madison was a great nanny for our family with three boys ages 3, 6, and 8! She communicated well about plans and scheduling, was punctual...

- Mary Margaret R.

Jolyn R.

Jolyn has been caring for my daughter for the last 8 years. She is smart, kind, and fun. She has done overnights, drive to and from school,...

- Care member

Haley J.

Haley was our best sitter ever!! She was always on time at 6:45 in the morning!! She has a wonderful positive attitude and the Kids loved...

- Liz B.

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