Building Aide- District Wide

Building Aide
- District Wide

Hazelwood School District District Wide
- Florissant, Missouri.

BUILDING AIDE

REPORTS TO:

BUILDING PRINCIPAL AND/OR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL.

Position Summary The Building Aide provides instructional, behavioral, and supervisory support to certified staff to enhance student learning and promote a safe, orderly, and effective educational environment. Under the direction of certified staff and building administrators, the Building Aide assists with classroom instruction, supports individual and small groups of students, and helps address students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.

In addition to classroom support, the Building Aide supervises students in non-instructional settings, including hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and during arrival and dismissal. This position reinforces school and classroom expectations, promotes positive student behavior, and supports consistent daily routines.

The Building Aide also assists with classroom and building operations, maintains confidentiality, and complies with all district policies, procedures, and applicable Missouri DESE requirements for support staff.

• Minimum of 36 college credit hours from an accredited institution; additional requirements may apply based on certification pathway.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators, and other staff.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

$15.61 - $19.03 per hour. Salary placement is based on relevant prior experience.

• Assist with the implementation of daily lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce instruction.
• Support students in developing positive social skills and cooperative interactions.
• Observe student performance and communicate concerns or special needs to the teacher.
• Provide supervision and assistance to students in classrooms and other school settings.
• Escort students as needed throughout the school day.
• Assist in maintaining student records and monitoring progress.
• Help organize and maintain classroom materials, student work areas, and instructional resources.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, and other non‑instructional times.
• Prepare, collect, and display instructional and classroom materials.
• Support a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Perform physical tasks associated with the position, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, lifting, and, when necessary, running.

This is a nine and one‑half (9.5) month position that follows the district academic calendar.

Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a Missouri Substitute Certificate issued by DESE.

• Completion of at least 36 college credit hours from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of a DESE‑approved 20‑hour online substitute training program.
• Successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment.

Candidates who do not meet the college credit hour requirement are encouraged to pursue either the 20‑hour online training program (preferred) or the Para Pro Assessment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as assigned, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Revised April 2026.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.61 to $19.03 per hour