Instructional Aide - (Eliot Battle Elementary) 2026-27

Young World Physical Education; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public Schools seeks an Instructional Aide – Elementary to support Eliot Battle Elementary in Columbia, Missouri. The role is full-time, non-exempt, 1.0 FTE, assisting teachers, supervising arrivals/dismissals, and helping students stay on task to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate collaborates well with staff, communicates effectively, and is flexible with daily duties, including small-group instruction, supervision during lunch and recess, and

Qualifications

• Minimum: Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credits, or an associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub training course.
• Preferred: Substitute Certificate or Teacher Certification.
• Ideal: collaborative, adaptable, strong communication, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Arrival and Dismissal of Students
• 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
• Assist with Buddy Pack program
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

Job description

Instructional Aide - (Eliot Battle Elementary) 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5729002

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Instructional Aide – Elementary

Schedule / Grade

Full-time / IA

Job Code

##INSUP231

FLSA / FTE

Non-exempt /1.0 FTE

Calendar

INS AIDE

Benefits

Eligible(Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

Notification

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

01/28/2026

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to support building operations through the supervision of students to help ensure a safe learning environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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
• Assist with Buddy Pack program

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: 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. Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.

Preferred: Substitute Certificate or Teacher Certification

Ideal candidate is collaborative and enjoys working with people; appreciates diversity and a flexible schedule where every day may be different; has a desire to support students to be successful in the school environment; can work with a variety of individuals and take; is willing to take initiative and anticipate needs rather than be instructed on every task; demonstrates a willingness to learn; has strong communication skills.

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.

Computation: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance.

Reasoning: Understand and follow verbal and written instructions; solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations.

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.

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.

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.

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: $19.50 to $27.30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide