Building Associate (part-time)

Johnston Community School District • Johnston, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist and support all staff in the education of children.

Requirements

• 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
• Successful completion of a physical capacity profile test

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility, including bus arrival/dismissal, lunch and/or recess, school related activities/field trips, and emergency drills/situations.
• Assists staff in preparation of materials, including reproducing and preparing materials and equipment, correcting papers, workbooks, and tests, and 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, including assisting with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plans, assisting students with homework, tests, and/or seat work, and assisting students with technology.
• Maintains records for individual students.
• Reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee and keeps teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters.
• Assists the office staff when needed, including recording attendance and lunch count for kindergarten classes and reporting 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.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED