Elementary School Teacher Assistant

Elementary School Teacher Assistant (JobID: 6610) Position Type: Teacher's Assistant / Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 6/17/2026 Date Available: 08/14/2026 This is a full time 1.0 position for the 2026-2027 school year. Required Qualifications At least 36 college credit hours (official transcripts required; translations accepted if applicable). OR completion of substitute teacher training (copy of high school diploma, GED, or HISET required; translations accepted if applicable). Must hold DESE Substitute Certification before being able to work. Position Summary To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The teaching assistant will aid 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 Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member. Supervises 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. Compensation & Benefits Starting Pay: $17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training; $18.38/hr with 4‑year degree. Benefits included. #J-18808-Ljbffr Parkway Schools