Media Instructional Aide (Cedar Ridge Elementary), 2026-27

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

Job summary

Columbia Public School District in Columbia, Missouri is hiring a Media Instructional Aide for Cedar Ridge Elementary to teach foundational technology skills and support the media center. This full-time IA role lasts 35 hours per week and involves assisting the media specialist, supervising students, and helping with lesson design.

The ideal candidate will have a Missouri substitute teaching certificate or equivalent, and experience with students.

Qualifications

• Missouri substitute teaching certificate or higher教育 equivalent.
• 36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub course.
• Bachelor’s degree and Missouri teaching certificate preferred.
• Ideal candidate has professional and friendly demeanor and ability to work in a team teaching setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational technology skills on the elementary specials rotation.
• Serve as the building media clerk when not teaching.
• Supervise students in the media center and/or computer lab.
• Assist the media specialist in lesson design based on school needs.
• Understand how to utilize hardware (iPad and Windows OS) for learning and instruction.
• Provide assistance in clerical tasks as needed.
• Participate in appropriate in-service training.

Skills

Student supervision

Lesson planning

Team teaching

Technology instruction

Education

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

36+ college credit hours

Associates degree

DESE sub course (20 hours)

Job description

Media Instructional Aide (Cedar Ridge Elementary), 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5887541

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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

POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Instructional Aide - Media Center

Schedule / Grade

Full-time / IA

Job Code

##MEDIA231

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

This position will teach foundational technology skills on the elementary specials rotation and, in some instances, serve as the building media clerk when not teaching. The instructional aide should be able to reinforce concepts/skills, monitor student progress, assist with discipline and assist with the planning process. This position is full-time, and is 35 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Teach foundational technology skills on the elementary specials rotation.
• Serve as the building media clerk (in some instances based on building population)
• Supervises students in the media center and/or computer lab as needed.
• Assists the media specialist in lesson design based on the needs of the school
• Understand how to utilize hardware (iPad and Windows OS) for learning and instruction.
• Provides assistance in clerical tasks as needed.
• Participates in appropriate in-service training.

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 polices, regulations and values, visithttp://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.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 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 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; 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

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

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