Instructional Assistant- ONCE Reading Title Funded Tutor

About the role

Temporary position for the 2026‑2027 school year (contingent on Title I funding) focused on ONCE Reading. This is a 10‑month role averaging 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Produce standard English phonemes with precision and consistency in isolation and when blending them into words (connected phonation).
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in formal English.
• Pay meticulous attention to detail when preparing instruction, attending to students, documenting student progress, and implementing feedback from coaches.
• Initiate instruction and work independently with students as needed.

Qualifications

• Meet the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) qualifications required to obtain a substitute teacher certificate.
• Have a general understanding of the objectives of public school education.
• Be considered highly qualified by the Missouri DESE (MO DESE).
• Pass the ParaPathways Assessment through ETS if the applicant does not hold an Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 60 college credit hours.

Skills

• Ability to produce English phonemes accurately and consistently.
• Strong verbal and written communication in formal English.
• Detail‑oriented preparation, student interaction, documentation, and feedback implementation.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid personal and sick days.
• Participation in the Public Education Employees Retirement System (PEERS).

Pay

Starting salary: $16.92 per hour.

Schedule

10‑month position, 35 hours per week.