Elementary Instructional Aide – Student Support and Behavior

Young World Physical Education; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide – Elementary at Eagle Bluffs Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time IA role supports teachers, supervises students, and helps create a safe, productive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate has Missouri substitute teaching certification or college credits (36+, or an associate degree, or a 20-hour DESE sub training). Strong communication and flexibility are valued to assist diverse students and collaborate with staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or an associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub training course.
• Preferred: Substitute Certificate or Teacher Certification.
• Ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and communicates effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Provide direct caregiving services (i.e., feeding, toileting, personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff
• Attend to Buddy Pack program

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative and enjoys working with

Flexible schedule

Education

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

36+ college credit hours

Associates degree

20-hour DESE sub training course

Job description

Columbia Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide – Elementary at Eagle Bluffs Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time IA role supports teachers, supervises students, and helps create a safe, productive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate has Missouri substitute teaching certification or college credits (36+, or an associate degree, or a 20-hour DESE sub training). Strong communication and flexibility are valued to assist diverse students and collaborate with staff.