Classroom Aide (Shepard Blvd Elementary), 2026-27

Young World Physical Education; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,419,200 - 30,444,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Columbia Public Schools seeks a Classroom Aide at Shepard Blvd Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports teachers, supervises students before school, during lunch and recess, and after school.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, managing behavior, enforcing school policies, and assisting in non-classroom supervision. Minimum qualifications include Missouri substitute teaching certificate and college credits or related degree; preferred experience in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Missouri substitute teaching certificate is required.
• 36+ college credit hours, or an associate’s degree, or completion of a 20-hour DESE substitute course.
• Preferred: prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people; ability to work in a team teaching setting.

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 regulations.
• Assist administrators in supervising students in non‑classroom settings such as lunchroom, playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.

Education

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

36+ college credit hours

Associate’s degree

20-hour DESE sub course

Job description

Classroom Aide (Shepard Blvd Elementary), 2026‑27

Columbia Shepard Boulevard Elementary – Columbia, Missouri. This position is open on Google Maps.

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $17 to $22.10 Per Hour

Benefits: Eligible (Retirees not eligible)

Job Description

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 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.

Qualifications

Minimum: Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or associate’s 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.

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; 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, basic data entry related to student needs on district‑provided technology; readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology; 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: The selected applicant will frequently stand, stoop, bend and kneel; move throughout the building and walk long distances; assist students with feeding, self‑care and toilet tasks as needed; lift 30 pounds; quickly follow or catch up to a mobile student; must have both close and distance vision.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is essential.

Conditions and Environment: Work in a noisy school environment; outdoors for loading/unloading students and supervising recess.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.