Building Associate

Young World Physical Education; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

IPERS

Flex spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Johnston Community School District in Johnston, IA seeks a Building Associate to assist and support all staff in the education of children. The role is full-time, with hours 7:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and offers comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with materials, classroom assistance under teacher direction, maintaining records, and supporting IEP development as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities.
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility (bus arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, field trips).
• Assists staff in preparation of materials (reproducing materials, correcting papers, bulletin boards).
• Works with groups or individual students under the teacher’s direction (classroom management, homework help, technology support).
• Maintains records for individual students and attendance; communicates with administration and office staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relate to children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Building Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877786

Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

EVALUATION: Job evaluation will be conducted in accordance with Master Agreement.

Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave andholidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.66 to $22.70 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kaniesha Agee , Principal
• SUMMIT
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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