Year-Long Elementary School Classroom Support Specialist

Parkway Schools; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Included

Job summary

Parkway Schools is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year (ONE YEAR ONLY). Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will reinforce lessons and support classroom activities to facilitate student learning.

Starting pay is $17.38/hour with 36 college credits or substitute training; $18.38/hour with a four-year degree. Benefits included. The role includes supervising students, assisting with materials, and clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts required for 36 college credit hours.
• Copy of HS diploma/GED/HiSET required for substitute training.
• DESE Substitute Certification required before employment.
• A four-year degree qualifies for higher pay.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time teachers and reinforce classroom materials and lessons.
• Work under the direction of a certified teacher to support student learning.
• Perform classroom and clerical tasks as needed to support staff.
• Supervise classrooms in emergencies and during independent work.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group tutorial assistance to students.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and maintaining classroom systems.
• Support behavior management and student encouragement.
• Assist with various duties as assigned throughout the school day.

Education

36 credit hours

Substitute teacher training

DESE Substitute Certification

4-year degree

Job description

Parkway Schools is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year (ONE YEAR ONLY). Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will reinforce lessons and support classroom activities to facilitate student learning.

Starting pay is $17.38/hour with 36 college credits or substitute training; $18.38/hour with a four-year degree. Benefits included. The role includes supervising students, assisting with materials, and clerical tasks as needed.