What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant - Geggie position at Geggie Elementary?
Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required.
$ 17.94 per hour
$ 18.69 per hour if MO teacher certified
30 hours per week, 6 hours per day.
Schedule: 9-3:30 or 9:30-4 *dependent on building needs
Start date: August 24, 2026
Any current support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.
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Classroom Assistant |
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School Term Position, 6 hours per day |
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Building Principal |
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POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Accept direction from classroom teacher
- Assist at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal
- Assist in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids
- Assist teacher with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments
- Assist the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding, and interest-building exercises
- Assist the teacher in the overall supervision, control, and management of the classroom
- Assist with field trips
- Help collect resources for use in the classroom
- Review teacher’s lesson plans and understands the classroom assistant’s role in assisting the teacher implement the lesson plans
- Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned
- Under direction of the classroom teacher, learns techniques for implementing curriculum
- Under the direction of the teacher, assists with independent, tutorial, and small study groups
- Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to student’s needs
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents
- Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds
- Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs
- Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside
- Ability to understand limited role of classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities
- Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax, and phone
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate
- Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff
- Positive, caring manner with children
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Standard office equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reach
Salary : $18 - $19