Classroom Associate - Moore Elementary 25-26 School Year
Classroom Associate - Moore Elementary 25-26 School Year
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Job Description
Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills work experience and education.
TITLE:Classroom Associate
DEPARTMENT:Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO:Building Administrator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:Classroom Teacher
POSITION INVENTORY:B 21
POSITION TYPE:ASOC
FLSA Status:Non Exempt
Full Time
190 Day Calendar
7.5 Hour Day
BASIC FUNCTION:
Supports the classroom teacher in the instruction and supervision of students. The position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with and support classroom teachers with reading and math instruction and small group intervention.
- Assist with daily activities and routines of students.
- Work collaboratively with teacher(s) using developmentally appropriate practices.
- Assist teacher in monitoring students progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as
- requested.
- Follow teacher direction for instruction.
- Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school
- routine including transition times and recess.
- Engage in ongoing staff development.
- Model flexibility in duties as the needs of students change.
- Model enthusiasm and patience.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- High School Diploma G.E.D or HiSET.
- One of the following: 1 48 credit hours postsecondary education 2 associates degree or higher(3 paraeducator certification from the Board of Educational Examiners (or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment) 4 combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test or 5 a passing score on the AccuPlacer test.
Desired:
- Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population.
- Supervisory experience with schoolaged children.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to relate to students.
- Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
- Basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY:
Standing
Constant 67
Walking
Constant 67
Sitting
Occasional 1 32
Bending/Stooping
Frequent 33 66
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Frequent 33 66
Climbing/Stairs
Occasional 1 32
Driving
Never 0
Lifting 10 lbs.
Frequent 33 66
Carrying 20 feet)
Occasional 1 32
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Occasional 1 32
Computer
Occasional 1 32
Other
Occasional 1 32
Working Conditions
Inside
Constant 67
Outside
Frequent 33 66
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1 32
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other jobrelated instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Employee Benefits Des Moines Public Schools
Approved by: EN Date:3/2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
