Building Associate (part time)

Job ID: 5938707

JOB SUMMARY: Assist and support all staff in the education of children.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities

• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

• Contributes to creating a positive work environment

• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

• Works independently and with confidence

• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include:

• bus arrival/dismissal

• lunch and/or recess

• school related activities/field trips during contracted hours

• emergency drills/situations

• Assists staff in preparation of materials. This may include:

• Reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom

• Correcting papers, workbooks, and tests

• Creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards

• Works with group or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher’s direction. This may include:

• Assisting teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s)

• Assisting students with homework, tests, and/or seat work

• Assisting students with technology (audio visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment

• Maintaining records for individual students

• Reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee

• Keeps teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters

• Assists the office staff when needed

• Records attendance and lunch count at beginning of each kindergarten class and reports information to the office

• Assists in the integration of special education students in the regular classroom

• Assists any student as need arises or as requested

• Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students

• Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology

• Maintains appropriate health and safety standards

• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

• Flex spending accounts

• Employee assistance program

• Paid leave and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement