Health Associate

Johnston Community School District; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Community School District is seeking a Health Associate for the Middle School in Johnston, Iowa. The role involves assisting and supporting all staff in educating students and supervising students during the school day.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and candidates must pass a background check and physical capacity test after offer. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with benefits including IPERS and health coverage.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students in classroom and other areas of the school facility, including bus arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, and field trips.
• Assists staff in preparation of materials, reproducing and preparing materials and equipment, correcting papers, and preparing bulletin boards.
• Works with groups or individual students under the teacher's direction, assisting with classroom management and students' homework and seat work.
• Maintains records for individual students and reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s).
• Records attendance and lunch counts and assists integration of special education students in the regular classroom.
• Performs health and safety duties and responds to changing situations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Relate to children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Health Associate

Johnston Community School District MIDDLE SCHOOL - Johnston, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5937004
Application Deadline: Oct 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 23, 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: 7:30 a.m. - 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Ben Chadwick , Assistant Principal
• MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]