What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Teacher Assistant position at Parkway Schools?
This is a full time 1.0 position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Required
At least 36 college credit hours- will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable)
OR
Completion of substitute teacher training - will need to provide a COPY of HS diploma, GED or HISET is needed (and have translated if applicable)
Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certification before you are able to work. Link to more information
Starting Pay: 17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training
18.38/hr with 4 year degree
To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist 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 (Major duties which the position exists to perform)
Required
At least 36 college credit hours- will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable)
OR
Completion of substitute teacher training - will need to provide a COPY of HS diploma, GED or HISET is needed (and have translated if applicable)
Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certification before you are able to work. Link to more information
Starting Pay: 17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training
18.38/hr with 4 year degree
- Benefits Included*
To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist 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 (Major duties which the position exists to perform)
- Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
- Supervise 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.