Building Associate
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
TITLE:Building Associate
CLASSIFICATION:Associate
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma HiSET or G.E.D
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to relate to students.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Basic computer skills.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Building Associate supports teachers with the instruction and supervision of students by preparing students materials performing basic clerical tasks and assisting students with academics. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment with teacher guidance.
- Assist in the office by performing clerical duties such as answering phones making copies collecting monies for supplies and delivering notes/messages.
- Provide instructional support to students by reinforcing teacher-directed learning through reading activities guided practice and individualized assistance while monitoring progress and communicating student needs to the teacher.
- Provide assistance with scheduling buses field trips and parent/teacher conferences.
- Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times lunch and recess.
- Supervise students during transitions lunch and recess.
- Maintain attendance and cumulative records.
- Maintain professional learning and growth by attending provided training.
- Other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Office of Schools
REPORTS TO:Building Administrator
HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED:N/A
BARGAINING GROUP:DMEA ESP
FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt
CALENDAR:190 days / 7.5 hour day
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL DEMAND: | FREQUENCY: |
Standing | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Walking | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Sitting | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Bending/Stooping | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling | Occasional 1%- 32% |
Climbing/Stairs | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Driving | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Lifting (50 lbs.) | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Carrying (25 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 | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity | Occasional 1% - 32% |
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.
Employee Benefits Information
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.
Approved By: Bryce Amos
Date: 06/12/2026
Required Experience:
IC
