High School Teacher Assistant 1.0

Parkway-School-District; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

Parkway School District is hiring a full-time Teacher Assistant to support instructional staff and reinforce lessons for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires helping with classroom tasks and ensuring a positive learning environment.

Applicants must have 36 college credit hours with official transcripts or completion of substitute teacher training, plus DESE Substitute Certification before you can work. Starting pay is 17.38/hr with college credits; 18.38/hr with a four-year degree.

Qualifications

• At least 36 college credit hours and official transcripts.
• Or completion of substitute teacher training with HS diploma or equivalent.
• DESE Substitute Certification required before work.

Responsibilities

• Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Supervise classrooms in emergency situations.
• Monitors students during independent work and provides help as needed.
• Provides one-to-one or small group tutoring to students.
• Prepares instructional materials and reinforces lessons.
• Supports clerical tasks as needed under supervision.

Skills

Student support

Classroom supervision

Tutorial assistance

Materials prep

Education

36 college credit hours

Substitute teacher training

High School diploma / GED / HISET

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Parkway School District

• Position Type: Teacher's Assistant/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Central High
• Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Full time 1.0 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.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 6:55:16 AM CST.

Teacher Assistants, Substitute Teachers, and SSD employees may only apply for Certified Teacher positions as External Applicants.

Certified Teaching Positions: Teacher Assistants, Substitute Teachers, and SSD employees may only apply for Certified Teacher positions as External Applicants.

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