Classroom Aide (Derby Ridge Elementary) 2026-27

Derby Ridge Elementary School; Columbia Township (MO); In loco; USD 23.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Derby Ridge Elementary School in Columbia, Missouri, seeks a Classroom Aide to assist teachers and support student learning. The role includes supervising students before school, during lunch and recess, and after school, in addition to typical classroom support.

Ideal candidates hold Missouri substitute credentials or equivalent, with 36+ college credits or an associate degree, and potentially a 20-hour DESE sub training. A team-oriented, professional demeanor is valued.

Competenze

• Missouri substitute teaching certificate or approved substitute qualifications.
• 36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub training course.
• Preferred: prior experience in a school setting or working with young people.
• Ideal: professional demeanor and ability to work in a team-teaching setting.

Mansioni

• 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.

Formazione

Missouri sub certificate

36+ college credit hours

Associates degree

20-hour DESE sub training

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri teaching certificate

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Classroom Aide (Derby Ridge Elementary) 2026-27

Job Description

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title: Classroom Aide

Schedule / Grade: CLAD

Job Code: ##INSUP230

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Calendar: Classroom Aide

Benefits: Eligible (60 Day Wait) (Retirees not Eligible)

Contract Type: Notification

Bargaining Unit: None

Revised Date: 10/15/2025

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.

DISRICT 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

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Missouri substitute teaching certificate;36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub training 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: 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,in small groups, and in large 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 moves 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 as needed; The selected applicant must regularly lift 30 pounds. The selected applicant may have to quickly follow or catch up to a mobile student and redirect the student back to the appropriate 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 lunchroom and 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

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