Classroom Aide; Derby Ridge Elementary); Part-Time

Classroom Aide (Derby Ridge Elementary) – Part Time (2026‑27) Purpose

The classroom aide will assist classroom teachers in providing an appropriate education for students and will supervise groups of students before school, during lunch and recess, and after school.

• Prepare student material and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher.
• Manage student behavior and classroom organization.
• Implement classroom and school policies, rules, and/or regulations.
• Assist administrators in supervising students in non‑classroom settings such as the lunchroom, playground, and bus arrival/dismissal.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

All employees are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies, and demonstrate the district’s values at all times.

Reports To:

Building Principal and Assistant Principal/Admin Assistant.

Minimum:
Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or an associate’s degree, or a 20‑hour DESE substitute course.

Preferred:
Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people; bachelor’s degree, Missouri teaching certificate, previous teaching experience; ability to work in a team‑teaching setting; a strong desire to teach and be responsible for instructing children as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast‑paced environment.

• Language: Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos; communicate one‑on‑one and in small groups.
• Computation: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of American money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning: Understand and follow verbal and written instructions; interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations.
• Technology: Perform basic computer skills including word processing and basic data entry; readily utilize smart boards, projectors, and other instructional technology provided by the district; adhere to all district policies and procedures regarding technology usage.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; identify needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Physical Demands: Frequently stand, stoop, bend, kneel, walk long distances, assist students with feeding, self‑care, and toilet tasks; regularly lift 30 pounds or assist students with movement; maintain both close and distance vision.
• Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is essential.
• Conditions and Environment: Work in a noisy, active school environment; work outdoors to load and unload students from district transportation and supervise recess.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $17 to $22.10 per hour.