Classroom Aide (Cedar Ridge Elementary), 2026-27

Cedar Ridge Elementary; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Elementary in Columbia, MO is seeking a Classroom Aide to support instructional staff and supervise students before, during, and after school. The role reinforces taught material and helps maintain a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate has substitute certification and 36+ college credits or an Associates degree, with strong teamwork and communication skills. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with district-wide expectations and safety policies to follow.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub course.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.
• Ideal candidate will be professional, friendly, and able to work with diverse individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 lunchroom/playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.

Education

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

Associates degree or 36+ college credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri teaching certificate

DESE sub course (20 hours)

Job description

Classroom Aide (Cedar Ridge Elementary), 2026-27

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title: Classroom Aide

Schedule: CLAD

Job Code: ##INSUP230

FLSA / FTE: Non-exempt / 1.0 Full-time

Calendar: Classroom Aide

Benefits: Eligible(Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type: Notification

Bargaining Unit: None

Revised Date: 10/15/25

PURPOSE

The classroom aide will assist classroom teachers in providing an appropriate education for students. He or she will also have responsibilities in supervising groups of students before school, during lunch and recess, and after school.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• 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 the administrators in supervising students in non-classroom settings such as lunchroom/playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.

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 http://www.cpsk12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Principal/Admin Assistant

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub 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.

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.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

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; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Perform basic computer skills including word processing and basic data entry related to student needs on district-provided technology; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology usage. These are essential functions of the job.

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 to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: The selected applicant will frequently stand, stoop, bend and kneel; The selected applicant frequently move throughout the building and must be able to walk long distances; The selected applicant must physically assist students with feeding, self-care, and toilet tasks; The selected applicant must regularly lift 30 pounds. Must be able to regularly lift students and assist them with movement. Students’s size and weight will vary based on age and grade level. Movement of younger children will frequently be performed by an individual paraprofessional. Movement of older students may be performed by a two-person team of paraprofessionals and/or with apparatus designed to assist movement. The selected applicant may have to quickly follow or catch up to a mobile student and redirect the student back to a suitable class or activity. The selected applicant must have both close and distance vision. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. The individual will be required to work outdoors to perform tasks such as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess. These are essential functions of the job.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17 to $22.10 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide