Classroom Associate

HOWE ELEMENTARY; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HOWE ELEMENTARY in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Classroom Associate to support teachers with reading and math instruction and supervise students. The role involves working with small groups or individuals, tracking progress, and following teacher directions to implement developmentally appropriate practices.

The position emphasizes positive behavior support, confidentiality, and regular attendance per district expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D is required.
• Ability to relate to students and work with diverse populations.
• Strong written and oral communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the classroom teacher with reading and math instruction; work with small groups or individual students.
• Monitor student progress by maintaining records and providing feedback.
• Take directions from the classroom teacher and collaborate using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques to manage behavior during the school routine.
• Attend training and participate in professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relate to students

Collaborate with diverse teams

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality

Punctual attendance

Positive behavior support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

TITLE: Classroom Associate

This position is funded with Title I funds

CLASSIFICATION: Associate

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

• 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 Classroom Associate supports classroom teachers with instruction and student supervision. 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:

• Assist and support the classroom teacher with reading and math instruction; working with small groups or individual students.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring student progress by maintaining records and providing feedback as requested.
• Take directions for instruction from the classroom teacher. Work in collaboration with teacher(s) using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, lunch, and recess.
• 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:

• 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: Occasional 1% - 32%
• 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%

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.28 to $21.97 Per Hour

Job Requirements:

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information:

• Mark Adams , Personnel Mgr
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Email: [e-mail]

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.

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-Green,2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: [phone]; email: [e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

Approved By: Bryce Amos

Date: 06/12/2026

Location: Des Moines, Iowa