Instructional Aide

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Job : 5957685

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Instructional Aide – Middle School

Schedule / Grade

Full-time / IA

Job Code

16

INSUP
231

FLSA / FTE

Non-exempt /1.0 FTE

Calendar

INS AIDE

Benefits

Eligible(Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

Notification

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

01/28/2026

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to support building operations through the supervision of students to help ensure a safe learning environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Supervise Arrival and Dismissal of Students
• Check-in with administrators to determine daily priorities
• Assist teachers with students who struggle to maintain appropriate classroom behaviors
• Work with students one‑on‑one, or within small groups to review and reteach expectations
• Provide direct caregiving services (i.e., feeding, toileting, personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff.
• Push into classrooms to support students struggling to maintain appropriate behaviors in school and work with the teacher and student to help the student find success
• Supervise students for in‑school suspension when needed
• Help with recess and lunch supervision to support struggling students in less structured environments
• Substitute for staff members when no substitute can be procured
• Attend Student Support Team meetings to problem‑solve and discuss options to help students struggling with academics and/or behaviors
• Assist with Buddy Pack program

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

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

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 polices, regulations and values, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..cpsk
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:

Building Principal and Assistant Principal

Supervises:
None

QUALIFICATIONS

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:
Substitute Certificate or Teacher Certification

Ideal candidate Is collaborative and enjoys working with people;
Appreciates diversity and a flexible schedule where every day may be different;
Has a desire to support students to be successful in the school environment;
Can work with a variety of individuals and take;
Is willing to take initiative and anticipate needs rather than be instructed on every task;
Demonstrates a willingness to learn;
Has strong communication skills

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 so that individuals with disabilities can perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

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, Solve problems involving concrete variables…