Instructional Aide (ACE Academy),

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Assist the staff in implementing lesson plans or programs to meet the learning needs of a particular group of children. 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/playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal. Provides instructional support and caregiving services (i.e., medical) under supervision of teachers and staff. Adapts instructional programs under the direction of a teacher to fit individual needs of students, i.e. use of array of instructional aids and equipment. Provide direct caregiving services (i.e., feeding, toileting, personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff. 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 cpsk12.org. Reporting Relationships:

Reports To: Director, Assistant Superintendent

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. Equal Opportunity Employer