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Rockwood School District
Classroom Assistant - SMS
Job Description
Classroom Assistant - SMS Rockwood R-6 School District Selvidge Middle School - Ballwin, Missouri Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Rockwood R-6
School District Job Details Job ID:
5931056Application Deadline:
Posted until filledRe-Posted:
Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date:
To Be Determined Job Description 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:
8:30 am - 3:00 pm Start date: ASAP Any current support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit aTRANSFER
application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.POSITION TITLE
Classroom Assistant STATUS:
School Term Position, 6 hours per dayFLSA STATUS
Exempt x Non-ExemptREPORTS TO
Building PrincipalHUMAN RESOURCES
x Approved Not ApprovedPOSITION 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 needsESSENTIAL 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 phoneBASIC 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 childrenEQUIPMENT USED
Standard office equipmentWORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reachPosition Type:
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- Dental Insurance
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,941 / year median in Missouri
+8% projected growth