K-1 Instructional Aide - (New Haven Elementary) 2026-27

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

This position is to assist the classroom teacher in providing appropriate education for students. This person reinforces educational concepts and skills, assists with planning and prep, discipline, and monitoring of students' progress.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Providing individual and small group educational support.
• Adapting instructional programming under the direction of the teacher to support the individual needs of the student.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to provide support in any classroom or with any teacher as needed to meet the needs of students and the school.
• Reinforcing classroom management as directed by the teacher.
• Supervising students in non-classroom settings such as the lunchroom, playground, bus arrival and dismissal.
• Maintaining confidentiality of information about students and employees.
• Participating in appropriate in-service training.
• Maintaining attendance standards as specified by district guidelines.

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 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: 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.

An ideal candidate is professional, approachable, and collaborative, thriving in a fast-paced environment while fostering a culture where every student feels valued, empowered, and capable of leadership.

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; 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. 

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