Meadow VIew Greatness Coach

Sunprairie; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 24,867 - 35,416; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefit eligibility

Job summary

Sunprairie in Adel, Iowa is hiring Support Staff - Instructional Support / Greatness Coach at Meadow View Elementary. This full-time position offers a starting wage of $21.88 per hour based on experience. Responsibilities include supporting students in learning environments, ensuring student safety on school grounds, and communicating effectively with parents and educators. Candidates must meet NCLB standards, possess a valid driver's license, and attend necessary training. Benefits include paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Attend required training and workshops including CPR/AED.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and ensure their safety.
• Offer support and encouragement to students.
• Communicate with parents regarding behavioral concerns.

Skills

Behavioral Support

Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS)

Confidentiality

Interpersonal Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Must meet NCLB standards

Tools

Office equipment

Computers and printers

Job description

Position: Support Staff - Instructional Support / Greatness Coach. Location: Meadow View Elementary. Starting wage: $21.88 per hour based on experience. This full‑time position is 7.5 hours per day (7:15 am – 3:15 pm), Monday through Friday during the school year, with paid time off and benefit eligibility.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide the best academic and social/emotional environment to ensure learning for all students in all school settings, including classroom and playground. It involves creating a learning experience that maximizes the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the students and helps them to learn to problem solve. The role also requires supervising students to ensure their safety and well‑being on the playground, bus area, cafeteria, classrooms, and transitional spaces before, during, and after school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets students as they enter the school building to offer support and encouragement.
• Models Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS) with students and participates in PBIS planning teams as requested.
• Maintains a safe environment by monitoring hallways, building doors, and redirecting students as needed.
• Builds relationships through presence, visibility, and student engagement as a trusted adult for all students.
• Identifies, monitors, and assists students who may be disengaged from school.
• Participates in teacher‑student, parent‑student, and student‑student mediation scheduled throughout the day to identify and resolve issues causing disruption or harm.
• Assists students in identifying actions and consequences and ways to resolve conflicts and solve problems, intervening when students’ actions are potentially harmful or dangerous.
• Maintains constant contact with school administration and student services staff.
• Collaborates with other school personnel regarding student achievement, classroom instruction and behavioral expectations.
• Communicates with parents/caregivers regarding behavioral and safety concerns happening with their child during the school day.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Provides backup to other support positions within the school setting.
• Other activities as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Must meet the following NCLB standards for this position. Must be willing to attend the following district workshops: PBIS training, First Aid, CPR/AED training, crisis procedures training, restorative justice, and Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements

• Provide classroom and individual student behavioral support and associated record‑keeping as needed, including data entry.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including photocopier, laminating machine, paper cutter, die cut, binder, scanner, computer, printer, etc.
• Have current physical certification on file with the District Office confirming ability to meet all job qualifications.
• Stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, transfer, move from floor to standing quickly and otherwise assist students.
• Stand or walk on uneven surfaces with changing conditions outdoors (grass, hills, playground mulch, paved areas, etc.).

Mathematical Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate decimals, fractions, and percentages.
• Understand and use district math curriculum, math language, and manipulatives for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Comprehend, interpret, and prepare a variety of documents, including attendance reports, enrollment reports, disciplinary reports, tests, instructional materials, confidential files, health cards, computer manuals, student/parent handbook, purchase orders, etc., using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Read, write, and speak with expression.
• Record and deliver information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
• Redirect students effectively.
• Problem‑solve, use professional judgment, and maintain confidentiality of information concerning students and staff.
• Communicate effectively with professional educators, colleagues, students, parents, administrators, sales representatives, delivery persons, police officers, School Board members, nurses, transportation representatives, the general public, and others verbally and in writing.
• Engage students in culturally responsive, positive working relationships that demonstrate to students that staff members are helpful, caring adults.
• Work effectively outdoors and in a classroom environment.
• Navigate through adverse weather and external environmental conditions.

The Sun Prairie Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.