Media Instructional Aide (Paxton Keeley Elementary) 2024-25

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. This posting is for Paxton Keeley Elementary.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assists the media specialist in implementing lesson plans.
• Works cooperatively with the media specialist to teach foundational technology lessons such as use of Microsoft Office products, the Google suite, introduction to online resources such as Overdrive, CPS Electronic Library, etc.
• Supervises students in the media center.
• Provides instructional support and services under supervision of media specialist.
• Assists media specialist in implementing instructional media programs.
• Provides assistance in clerical tasks.
• 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. .

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To : Building Principal / Media Specialist

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 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 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.

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