Elementary School ESOL Teacher Assistant 1.0

Parkway School District; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway School District is seeking an Elementary School ESOL Teacher Assistant (1.0) for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position requires DESE Substitute Certification prior to work or the completion of substitute teacher training with a qualified diploma or HISET/ GED translated as needed.

Starting pay is $17.38 per hour with 36 college credits or substitute training, and $18.38 per hour with a 4-year degree.

Qualifications

• At least 36 college credit hours with official transcripts.
• Completion of substitute teacher training with a copy of HS diploma, GED or HISET.
• DESE Substitute Certification is required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time teachers and reinforce classroom lessons.
• Supervise classrooms in emergency situations.
• Monitor students during independent work and provide help as needed.
• Provide tutoring in one-to-one or small group settings.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Support classroom behavior management under a certified staff member.

Education

36 college credit hours

Substitute teacher training

HS diploma, GED or HISET

DESE Substitute Certification

Job description

Elementary School ESOL Teacher Assistant 1.0 JobID: 6693

• Position Type: Teacher`s Assistant/ ESOL Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Closing Date: 09/17/2026

This is a full time 1.0 position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Required

At least 36 college credit hours-will need to provide official transcripts(and have translated if applicable)

OR

Completion of substitute teacher training - will need to providea COPY of HS diploma, GED or HISET is needed (and have translated if applicable)

Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certificationbefore you are able to work.

Link to more information

Starting Pay: 17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training

18.38/hr with 4 year degree

Benefits Included

POSITION SUMMARY

To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist full-time teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. Under the direction of a certified teacher, performs a variety of classroom, general, and clerical duties related to assisting a student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(Major duties which the position exists to perform)

• Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Supervise classrooms in emergency situations.
• Monitors students during independent work activities and provides assistance as needed.
• Provides tutorial assistance to students in one-to-one or small group arrangements.
• Provides practice and reinforcement activities for students as follow-up to direct instruction provided by the classroom teacher.
• Assists in preparation of instructional materials
• Performs supportive behavior management tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Assists in implementing the classroom behavior management system as designed by a certified staff member.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement to students.
• Assists in the supervision of students throughout the school day (e.g., provides support services within regular classroom, loading/unloading of buses, lunch, recess, restroom, movement throughout the school building).
• Assists certified staff with clerical duties as needed.