Instructional Aide; ACE Academy

Instructional Aide (ACE Academy), 2026-27

Columbia Student and Family Advocacy - Columbia, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5935579
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Instructional Aide - (ACE Academy)

Schedule / Grade

Full-time / IA

Job Code

##IAIDE
659

FLSA / FTE

Non-exempt / 1.0 FTE

Calendar

ISAD/LPN

Benefits

Eligible (Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

Notification

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

03/09/2026

PURPOSE

This position is to assist the teacher with her/his reinforcing concepts/skills, monitoring student progress, assisting with discipline and assisting with the planning process for instructional goals or implementation of the intervention program at the ACE Academy.

• Assist the staff in implementing lesson plans or programs to meet the learning needs of a particular group of children.
• Work with staff to carry out daily classroom activities or program needs, supervising students, providing instructional support and caregiving services under supervision of staff.
• Assist the teachers in supervising students in non-classroom settings such as lunchroom/playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.
• Provides instructional support and caregiving services (i.e., medical) under supervision of teachers and staff.
• Adapts instructional programs under the direction of a teacher to fit individual needs of students, i.e. use of array of instructional aids and equipment.
• Provide direct caregiving services (i.e., feeding, toileting, personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff.

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

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations and values, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..cpsk
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Reports To:

Director, Assistant Superintendent

Supervises:
None

Minimum:
Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub course. Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.

Preferred:
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. Calm, ability to de-escalate difficult situations, ability to collaborate with teachers and students, strong interest in assisting students with their social-emotional learning as well as their academics.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language:
Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos;
Communicate one-on-one and in small groups. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation:
Add, subtract multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning:
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Other

Skills:

Establish and maintain positive relationships with others while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries;
Demonstrate excellent oral, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
Demonstrate excellent listening skills. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:
Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously;
Move around a classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students;
Read handwritten or printed material;
The selected applicant will frequently stand, stoop, bend and kneel;
The selected applicant must physically assist students with…