Hybrid Special Education Instructional Aide I/II -CES en Columbia Elementary School District

District Mission is to Ensure Learning for all; No Limits, No Excuses. Here at Columbia Elementary School District we have three district priorities we expect that each and every one of our employees understand and support them. 1.Positive relationships, safety, and communication: Students learn better when they have positive relationships with staff members and when the relationship between the school and the home is healthy. When an issue arises with someone, you must speak to that person in person rather than by text or email to guarantee effective communication. Safety is our first concern. 2.Student achievement: This is why we are all here. No matter what your role is in the district, you can have an impact on increasing student achievement. It starts with the bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and yard duty greeting students with a smile and knowing their names. Teachers are the experts of knowing what students know, are able to do, and what they have yet to learn. Teachers are masters at asking questions to pique interest and curiosity. 3.Staff development: While funding is limited, we need everyone to be the best they possibly can be. We need to be certain that they are trained in the latest strategies and technologies so that we are continually improving as a school and students are making adequate growth. If you are interested in working for the Columbia School District and feel that you can uphold our priorities, we would be interested in meeting you. Complete an application for any openings and we may consider you to be our next staff member.

The Special Education Instructional Aide’s primary responsibility is to assist Special Day Class (SDC) teachers in the conduct of lessons and other classroom or playground activities for mild to severe disabilities which include impairments in learning, vision, hearing, speech, language, behavior or emotional areas. Performs related duties as assigned.

CPR/First Aid Certification (if available, otherwise required at the time of employment) Letters of Recommendation (provide 3 signed and dated letters) ESSA Compliance (Proof of 48 completed college units) OR Other (Proof of AA or higher degree) OR Paraprofessional Testing (can be provided by CESD) Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma, GED or Highest degree earned) Resume TB Screening Result (If available, otherwise required at time of employment.)

Classified Salary Schedule Range 3 & 4 $17.84 - $23.05/hour DOE

Start Date: August 12, 2025 or ASAP Schedule: 8:00am - 2:00pm (5.5 hours/day with 30 minute lunch) Mild/Moderate classroom Work Site: Columbia Elementary School