ECSE Preschool Associate

Burlington Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 22,228,000 - 22,823,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Community School District is seeking a Preschool Level IISpecial Education Associate at North Hill Elementary School. This Class B position runs 7.5 hours per day, 144 days per year, with pay at $14.94/hour or $15.34/hour with an Associates Degree or higher or paraeducator certificate.

Responsibilities include assisting with students' activities, supervision, basic academic support, and mobility tasks. Equal opportunity employer; contact HR for openings.

Qualifications

• Accompanying students to activities and keeping them on task.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs and supervision in cafeteria, classrooms, playground, and patrols.
• Must have basic math, science, and reading/writing skills and ability to check work.
• Willingness to follow written and oral directions; strong mobility and lifting ability.

Responsibilities

• Accompany students to activities and keep them on task.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs and supervise in cafeteria, classrooms, playground, and patrol duties.
• Demonstrate computer and typing skills; support small groups or individuals.
• Follow directions and provide MT (MANDT) training and behavior management as preferred.

Skills

Student supervision

Classroom assistance

Hygiene support

Mobility & lifting

Group instruction

Education

Associate/Bachelor Degree

CDA Credential

Paraeducator certificate

Two years college

IQPPS

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teacher Associate/ Building Associate
  
• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026
  
• Location:
  North Hill Elementary School
  (High-Needs School)
  

Burlington Community School District strives to employ people who support our mission, vision, and beliefs:

Mission:

Inspiring and challenging students through diverse opportunities

Vision:

Burlington Community School District strives to have a profoundly positive impact on each student's adult quality of life brought about by students' individual and collective educational experiences.

Beliefs:

Burlington Community School District works tirelessly to serve our students, staff, and community within the social context present in our community, as well as the specific support of individual students' educational needs. BCSD is seeking innovative educators willing to challenge the status quo of preconceived notions and limitations, while staying true to our mission and vision by leading our students to advance the greater good for humanity.

Description:

Preschool Level IISpecial Education Associate
Class B, 7.5 hrs./day 144 days/year. $14.94/hr. or $15.34/hr. with Associates Degree or higher or a paraeducator certificate.

Educational Requirements for Preschool Associates

Program Standards

CDA®Credential

Paraeducator Certficate

Associate/ Bachelor Degree

Two Years of College

IQPPS

Meets requirements; or has the equivalent; or is enrolled and working toward a CDA® or the equivalent Meets Requirements. (Must include generalist and EC Certificates) Meets requirements Meets requirements

Responsibilities include accompanying students to his/her activities. Must be able to keep students on task and organized. Assist student's with personal hygiene needs. Must be able to supervise students in cafeteria, classrooms, playground, and patrol duties. Computer and typing skills needed. Must have basic understanding of math, science, and reading and writing skills, with ability to check students work. Capability to work with students in small groups (or individually, one-on-one). Ability to follow both written and oral directions. MANDT Training and Behavior Management preferred. Mobility and ability to lift required. Other duties as assigned.
May require additional hours to help with student's bussing needs.

Burlington Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burlington Community School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Burlington Community School District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.