Instructional Aide (ACE Academy), 2026-27

Student and Family Advocacy; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public School District in Missouri seeks an Instructional Aide for ACE Academy to support teachers and students. The role emphasizes reinforcing concepts, monitoring progress, and assisting with planning and intervention programs.

The ideal candidate has Missouri substitute teaching certification, 36+ college credits or an associate degree, and an ability to collaborate with teachers in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• Missouri substitute teaching certificate required.
• 36+ college credit hours or an associate degree.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and Missouri teaching certificate.
• Strong ability to work with teachers and students in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in implementing lesson plans to meet student needs.
• Support daily classroom activities and supervise students.
• Assist with lunchroom, playground, and bus supervision.
• Provide instructional support and caregiving services under supervision.
• Adapt instructional programs to fit individual student needs.
• Provide direct caregiving services as needed.

Skills

Calm demeanor

De-escalation skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

Associates degree

DESE sub course (20-hour)

Job description

Instructional Aide (ACE Academy), 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935579
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Instructional Aide - (ACE Academy)

Schedule / Grade

Full-time / IA

Job Code

##IAIDE659

FLSA / FTE

Non-exempt / 1.0 FTE

Calendar

ISAD/LPN

Benefits

Eligible (Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

Notification

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

03/09/2026

PURPOSE

This position is to assist the teacher with her/his reinforcing concepts/skills, monitoring student progress, assisting with discipline and assisting with the planning process for instructional goals or implementation of the intervention program at the ACE Academy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist the staff in implementing lesson plans or programs to meet the learning needs of a particular group of children.
• Work with staff to carry out daily classroom activities or program needs, supervising students, providing instructional support and caregiving services under supervision of staff.
• Assist the teachers in supervising students in non-classroom settings such as lunchroom/playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.
• Provides instructional support and caregiving services (i.e., medical) under supervision of teachers and staff.
• Adapts instructional programs under the direction of a teacher to fit individual needs of students, i.e. use of array of instructional aids and equipment.
• Provide direct caregiving services (i.e., feeding, toileting, personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff.

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 policies, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org .

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Director, Assistant Superintendent

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: 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. Calm, ability to de-escalate difficult situations, ability to collaborate with teachers and students, strong interest in assisting students with their social-emotional learning as well as their academics.

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, Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills: Establish and maintain positive relationships with others while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; Demonstrate excellent oral, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Demonstrate excellent listening skills. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around a classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material; The selected applicant will frequently stand, stoop, bend and kneel; The selected applicant must physically assist students with feeding, self-care, and toilet tasks as needed; 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. 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: $20 to $28 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA