Instructional Aide - Missouri Options (Battle High School) 2026-27

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

POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the building-level implementation of the Missouri Options program at Battle High School or Rock Bridge High School. This program serves students who are recovering academic credit by completing on-line course work and students preparing for the HISET. Applicants should be interested in working with the at-risk population.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Becoming thoroughly familiar with the Edgenuity software program which provides the curriculum for credit recover/Missouri Option preparation
• Record keeping such as daily attendance and data collection
• Communicating regarding students’ progress to counselors, and principals
• Management of students during class periods
• Consistently enforcing classroom rules and guidelines
• Individually tutoring and conferencing with students

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, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:        Building Principal

Supervises:        None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:        Strong background in computers; Ability to work with others. Willingness to learn and help students. Substitute certification. 36 college credit hours, or 20-hour DESE sub course. 

Preferred:          Valid Teaching Certificate, Experience with students; Excellent communication skills.

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

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

Salary : $20 - $28