Instructional Aide - Gentry Middle School (2025-26)

Columbia Public Schools; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Instructional Aide to provide academic support and guidance to students. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers and administrators, facilitating educational activities and maintaining a positive learning environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, ideally including a Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in educational settings, as well as strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Qualifications

• Must possess a Missouri substitute teaching certificate.
• Preferably have a Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in implementing lesson plans tailored to students' needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide necessary support and guidance.
• Supervise students in various settings, including classrooms and lunch.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub course, or ParaPro assessment

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

(Using a computer is suggested to complete application. Phones are not always compatible.)

POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Instructional Aide

Schedule / Grade

Full-time / IA

Job Code

16INSUP231

FLSA / FTE

Non-exempt /1.0 FTE

Calendar

ISAD/LPN

Benefits

Eligible

Contract Type

Notification

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

11/10/2023

PURPOSE

The primary goal of this position is to support students academically while guiding them toward improved behavior. The instructional aide will work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to ensure students receive appropriate support and guidance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist the staff in implementing lesson plans or programs to meet the learning needs of a particular group of children.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensurestudents receiveappropriate support and guidance.
• Reinforce concepts/skills, monitor student progress, assistwith discipline andassist with the planning process for instructional goals or implementationof academic activities.
• 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 supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expectedto adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriatecertification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstratethe 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 course, or ParaPro assessment.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.

To performthis job successfully, an individual must beable to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enable individualswith 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 numerousconversations 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 individualwho holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouragedto contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodationsto perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer