Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 Part Time

District Wide

Moline Acres (MO)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Riverview Gardens School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time, 10-month position supports classrooms, assists with instructional programs, and helps with daily activities.

Starting immediately, successful candidates must meet Missouri substitute certification requirements and complete a background check. The role involves working with teachers, supervising students, and assisting with records and displays.

Qualifications

To become an Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) must meet one of the listed substitute certification options.
Ability and personality to work with colleagues, teachers, and other staff.
Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Assists with instructional programs and general school operations.
Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
Alerts the teacher to the special needs of individual children.
Provides escorts assistance for children as necessary.
Helps maintain informal student performance records.
Assists teacher(s) in maintaining student work and study areas.
Assists with the supervision of children during play periods.
Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

60 college credit hours

Associate’s degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro Assessment

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment

Missouri 20-hour substitute training

Team collaboration

Background check clearance

Education

60 college credit hours

Associate’s degree or higher (Emphasis on teaching)

Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score

Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program

Ability to work with colleagues and staff

Background check clearance by Human Resources

Job description

Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 Part Time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5341707
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Get to Know Us:

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 12 schools, which serve approximately 4,900 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required! https://www.rgsd mo.org

SUMMARY: Report directly to the building principal or his/her designee. Assists with appropriate classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with instructional programs and general school operations.
Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
Alerts the teacher to the special needs of individual children.
Provides escorts assistance for children as necessary.
Helps maintain informal student performance records.
Assists teacher(s) in maintaining student work and study areas.
Assists with the supervision of children during play periods.
Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To become an Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) must meet one of the following requirements to obtain your Substitute Certification:

- 60 college credit hours
- OR Associate’s degree or higher (Emphasis on teaching)
- OR Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013)
- OR Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (September 23, 2013 and after)
- OR Completed Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program.
- Ability and personality to work with colleagues, teachers, and other staff.
- Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

PHYSICAL / TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Year: 10 Month - Part Time

Salary: Instructional Assistants Range on the District Instructional Assistants Salary Schedule

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.24 to $23.17 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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