Jr/Sr High School Associate

Department Of Education Iowa; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A state educational institution is seeking a full-time Junior High/High School associate in West Burlington. The role includes assisting certified staff with classroom duties, reinforcing student learning in various subjects, and managing non-instructional areas such as lunch and supervision. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse students. The position supports educational goals and contributes to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide as needed.
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Help with classroom behavioral management.
• Guide students during field trips and non-instructional duties.

Skills

Ability to work with a diverse group

Effective writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Tools

Personal computers

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Associate/Aide
Date Posted: 9/15/2025
Location: West Burlington Junior/Senior High
District: West Burlington Independent School District

The West Burlington Independent School District has an opening for a Junior High/High School associate. Full-time position.

Application Procedure

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed Application

Apply Online via the school's website at www.wbisd.com

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building principal, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom, to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non‑professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.