Building Associate (part time)

LAWSON; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part 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 is seeking a part-time Building Associate to support staff and students during the school day. The role focuses on assisting in classrooms, supervising students, and helping with materials, attendance, and daily routines.

Starting immediately, you will work 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., with benefits including IPERS and health options. A high school diploma or GED is required, and a background check will be completed upon offer.

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility (bus arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, field trips, drills).
• Assists staff in preparation of materials (reproducing materials, correcting papers, preparing bulletin boards).
• Works with group or individual students under the teacher’s direction (classroom management, homework help, technology support).
• Maintains records for individual students and reports to building administration.
• Keeps teachers informed of relevant student-related matters and assists office staff as needed.
• Records attendance and lunch counts at the start of each kindergarten class and reports to the office.
• Assists in integrating special education students in the regular classroom and supports IEP development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Building Associate (part time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938707

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 24, 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

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 andholidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.66 to $22.70 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Brooke Hakert , Assistant Principal
• LAWSON
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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