Instructional Staff Assistants

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF ASSISTANTS (6-8)

Location:

Rogers Middle School, St. Louis, Missouri.

Start Date:

Aug 14, 2026.

Job : 5813908

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.

Details: 9.5‑month support staff positions, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, with district‑recognized holidays and paid sick and personal leave. These positions offer a district‑provided benefits package that includes employee 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 on Level G, Step 1 at $20.96 hourly. Those with a Substitute Certification begin on Level B, Step 1 at $16.74 hourly. Placement within the 2026‑27 Support Staff Pay Schedule is determined by experience and education.

Job Summary:

To assist the administration by providing support to school educational programs, offering appropriate classroom supports, activities, and a learning environment so that students may learn effectively and experience a smoothly functioning program.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• One of the following is required to obtain a Substitute Certification:
  • 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 preferred
• Experience working in a school setting preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, email, etc. preferred
• Experience with office equipment preferred
• Excellent attendance
• Ability to listen well and respond to questions from students in a professional manner is required
• Ability to redirect and interact positively with students is required
• Ability to work independently, use good judgment, think quickly, and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required
• Ability to remain flexible and positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the mission, task, or assignment is required
• Ability to work as a team player, communicate, and collaborate with staff is required
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students and the school community is required
• Ability to work with a multi‑ethnic, multicultural student population is required
• Willingness to learn new material and, as needed, attend professional development is required

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $16.74 to $25.42 Per Hour

Affton School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E‑VERIFY Participant.