Building Support Aide

Building Support Aide JobID: 348 Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 6/18/2026 Location: Ferguson-Florissant School District Date Available: 08/12/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Building Support Aide: Architect of Versatile Campus Care Location: Various FFSD Sites: Berkeley Elementary, Robinwood Elementary, Commons Lane Elementary, Lee Hamilton Elementary, Holman Elementary Status: 10-Month Academic Calendar | Support Staff | Non-Exempt (FLSA) Compensation: $15.69 per hour | Full-Time Eligible for Benefits The Opportunity: The Dynamic Heart of School Operations In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that a well-supported school is a thriving school. We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, and deeply sensitive Building Support Aide to join our "New Chapter." This is one of the most dynamic roles in our district�ideal for someone who loves variety and wants to be a positive force throughout the entire school day. You aren't just assigned to a single desk; you are the ultimate team player. One hour you might be helping a student find a book in the library, the next you are managing front-office attendance calls, and later you are ensuring safety on the recess field. If you are highly adaptable, love working with young people, and want to make a comprehensive impact on our campus culture, your next chapter starts here. Role Summary The Building Support Aide assists teachers, students, and office personnel with a wide range of clerical, technical, and supervisory tasks. This multi-faceted role shares responsibilities across the Library/Media Center, the main administrative office, student common areas (cafeteria/playground), and specialized early childhood or secondary spaces. Reporting directly to the Building Principal, you will help maintain strict confidentiality, support student behavioral interventions, and ensure a safe, orderly environment campus-wide. Why You'll Succeed (Qualifications) Educationally Prepared: Sixty (60) or more college credit hours preferred, demonstrating a strong foundation for academic and student support environments. The Youth Ally: Previous experience and a natural sensitivity toward working with children, with a proven ability to implement student interventions and manage behaviors effectively. Versatile Office Skills: Strong typing, filing, photocopying, and general computer skills, with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading capabilities. Library Affinity: Training or prior experience in library work is highly preferred (inventory, cataloging, and circulation desk operations). The Relationship Builder: Exceptional human relations skills to handle calls from the public, promote excellent public relations, and maintain a calm, welcoming attitude. Highly Organized: Exceptional time-management skills to balance multiple, shifting responsibilities throughout the school day without constant supervision. Your Impact (Key Duties) 1. Library & Media Center Services Circulation & Inventory: Attend the circulation desk to check books in and out, shelve materials, process incoming media, and run annual inventory checks. Research & Literacy Support: Assist teachers and students in locating research materials; read stories to and work with small groups of students to foster a love of reading. Center Stewardship: Maintain the visual appeal of the Media Center, prepare engaging displays/bulletin boards, perform minor repairs on books/AV equipment, and generate overdue notices. 2. Main Office & Clerical Logistics Communications Frontline: Answer office phone lines, take messages, distribute U.S. and district mail, and disperse relevant information to the public with a professional demeanor. Attendance Coordination: Track student sign-ins, print tardy/admit slips, manage daily check-outs, and call parents proactively when a child's absence has not been reported. Data & Administrative Support: Input data into student permanent record systems, compile rosters, duplica…