Instructional Assistant (Early Childhood Special Education)

Wentzville School District; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid personal days

Paid sick days

PEERS retirement

Job summary

Wentzville School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Early Childhood Special Education) for the Samuelson Early Childhood Center. This 10-month position starts at $16.92 per hour and requires the ability to obtain a substitute teaching certificate through the Missouri DESE.

If you do not currently hold the certificate, we will guide you through the process. Includes a full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid personal and sick days; and participation

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain a substitute teaching certificate through the DESE.
• If you do not currently hold a substitute teaching certificate, guidance will be provided through the process.

Job description

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Instructional Assistant (Early Childhood Special Education) JobID: 11964

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: Samuelson Early Childhood Center

Requires ability to obtain a substitute teaching certificate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). If you do not currently hold a substitute teaching certificate, we will help guide you through the process.

10-Month Position

Starting Salary:$16.92 per hour

(If the MO DESE Substitute Certificate is not in place by your first day of employment, the position will be considered a Paraprofessional, with pay rate of $15.49 per hour, until the Sub Cert is issued)

Includes full benefits package:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid personal and sick days
• Participation in the Public Education Employees Retirement System (PEERS)

Please see job description and qualifications

Postings current as of 10/9/2026 8:35:24 AM CST.

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