Instructional Assistant - Early Reading Instructor/Tutor ONCE

Wentzville School District; United States; On-site; USD 19,229 - 27,388; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid personal and sick days

Participation in the Public Education Employees Retirement System (PEERS)

Job summary

The Wentzville School District is hiring an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year, responsible for providing instruction to elementary students. This full-time role includes a starting salary of $16.92 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

Candidates need to meet qualifications set by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Missouri and must pass the ParaPathways Assessment. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills in formal English.
• Candidates must produce standard English phonemes with precision.
• Attention to detail is crucial for documentation and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one or small group instruction to elementary students.
• Prepare for instruction and document students' progress.
• Work independently with students and implement feedback.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of public school education objectives

Ability to produce standard English phonemes

Education

Substitute teacher certificate from MO DESE

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Early Reading Instructor/Tutor JobID: 11825

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/29/2026

TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE 2026-207 SCHOOL YEAR (Dependent upon third party funding)

Summary

The Title I Instructor/tutor will be responsible for delivering one-on-one or small group instruction to elementary students on a full-time basis, 35 hours per week.

Qualifications/Requirements

Instructional Assistants must meet the qualifications specified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in order to obtain a substitute teacher certificate and have a general understanding of the objectives of public school education. Candidates must be able to produce standard English phonemes with precision and consistency both in isolation and when blending them together into words (through connected phonation). Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in formal English. Pay meticulous attention to detail when preparing for instruction, attending to students, documenting students' progress, and implementing feedback from coaches. Instructional Assistants may initiate instruction and work independently with students.

This position requires the applicant to be considered highly qualified by MO DESE. The ParaPathways Assessment through ETS must also be passed as a requirement for this position.

ParaPathways Assessment through ETS

10-Month Position

Starting Salary

$16.92 per hour

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)