Instructional Staff Assistants

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF ASSISTANTS (9-12)

Affton 101 School District Affton High School - Affton, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5814437

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

ANTICIPATED

START DATE:

08/14/2026

LOCATION: Affton High School

DETAILS: 9.5-month support staff positions with district-recognized holidays and paid sick and personal leave. Leave time may be prorated based on start date. Positions are full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, with benefits that include health, dental, life and vision insurance.

COMPENSATION: According to the Support Staff Pay Schedule within the Certified Staff Assistant and Staff Assistant ranges. Those with a Teaching Certification begin at Level G, Step 1 with $20.96 per hour. Those with a Substitute Certification begin at Level B, Step 1 with $16.74 per hour. Placement within the ranges of the 2026‑27 Support Staff Pay Schedule is based on experience and education.

JOB SUMMARY: Assist the administration by providing support to school educational programs through appropriate classroom supports, activities, and learning environments, enabling students to learn effectively and ensuring a smoothly functioning program.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• To obtain a Substitute Certification, one of the following must be met in addition to a high school diploma:
• 60 college credit hours.
• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Missouri Para Pro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013).
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013).
• Completed Missouri’s 20‑hour online substitute training program.
• Missouri Teaching Certification is preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, email, etc. is preferred.
• Experience working with office equipment is preferred.
• Excellent attendance.
• The ability to listen well and respond to questions from students in a professional manner is required.
• The ability to redirect and interact positively with students is required.
• The ability to work independently, use good judgment, think quickly, and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required.
• The ability to remain flexible and positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the mission, task or assignment is required.
• The ability to work as a team player, communicate and collaborate with staff is required.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with students and the school community is required.
• The ability to work with a multi‑ethnic, multicultural student population is required.
• The willingness to learn new material and, as needed, attend professional development is required.

For more information regarding Instructional Staff Assistant duties and responsibilities, please view the Instructional Staff Assistant Job Description.

All applicants must apply through Affton's Talent Ed Hire website at:

External candidates must have a resume entered into Unified Talent Applicant Tracking prior to the closing date in order to be considered for a position. Cover letters and copies of transcripts are optional. Verification of certification and transcripts will be requested upon hire.

AFFTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT

Full‑Time

Salary: $16.74 to $25.42 per hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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