Preschool Associate Classroom 2025-26 Indianola IA
Preschool Associate Classroom 2025-26 Indianola IA
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Job Description
Support teachers in the general education classroom.
To apply please visit the Indianola CSD Candidate Portal:
Position Description
Position Title: AssociateClassroom
Department: Classroom
Reports To: PrincipalElementary Teacher
SUMMARY:
Provides assistance and supports to students under the direct supervision of certified personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
- Supervises and monitors students in a variety of settings and accompanies them as they move about the building.
- Assists certified staff in the preparation of materials. This may include reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom; correcting papers workbooks and tests; and creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards
- Demonstrate collegiality cooperation and professionalism in working with a variety of school personnel students parents and other stakeholders.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities daily.
- Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District.
- Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
- Meets core expectations for all staff reflected in Iowa Administrative Code Board Policy and the district performance evaluation system.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students during all schoolrelated activities.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in specialized health care equipment; operating assistive technology devices and equipment; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic needs and behavior of children with severe physical cognitive or vision disabilities; assistive technology devices; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; and basic child development theory and principles as needed.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 35 sitting 30 walking and 35 standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.
EXPERIENCE:
None specified
EDUCATION:
High school diploma/GED
REQUIRED TESTING:
None specified.
CERTIFICATIONS:
None specified
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Prescribed training modules
CLEARANCES:
Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Seclusion and Restraint (i.e. Chapter 103 training
Mandatory Reporter Training Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
Prescribed District Training Modules
FLSA Status:
NonExempt
Salary:
Associate Salary Schedule
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
