Building Associate-Studebaker Elementary
Job in
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Des Moines Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Child Development/Support, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
THIS POSITION IS FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR
The start of employment for this position will be August 14th, 2026
The salary listed is based on the school year salary schedule and is subject to change for the school year.
TITLE: ASOC Building Associate
POSTION TYPE: ASOC
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Ability to relate to students.
2. Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
3. Oral and written communication skills.
4. One of the following: (1) 48 credit hours post-secondary education, or (2) associate's degree or higher, or (3) para educator certification from Board of Educational Examiners, or (4) combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test (5) a passing score on the Accu Placer test.
Desired:
1. Successful work or volunteer experience with children.
2. Supervisory experience with school age children.
3. Computer skills (depending on position).
BASIC FUNCTION:
Supports the teacher in the instruction and supervision of students by preparing materials, performing basic clerical tasks, and assisting students academically. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform clerical duties such as attendance reports, word processing, filing, and handling routine interruptions such as notes, messages and deliveries.
2. Perform supervisory duties, such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroom.
3. Prepare and copies instructional materials.
4. Researches and assembles instructional materials.
5. Check papers, workbooks, homework and tests (if objective answers supplied by the teacher).
6. Assist in the care of the room.
7. Read to students, listens to students read.
8. Assist students with make-up work.
9. Assist in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, etc.
10. Assist students in interpreting and following directions of the teacher.
11. Drill to reinforce skills the teacher has taught.
12. Alert teacher to needs of students.
13. Assist teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects.
14. Fill out attendance cards and cumulative records.
15. Check emergency sheets and class lists for accuracy.
16. Collect monies for books, lab fees, etc. and provide receipts.
17. Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment.
18. Contact community resource people.
19. Make educational games and aids.
20. Assist when emergencies arise.
21. Schedule class field trips; arranges transportation for trips.
22. Schedule before and after school busing for students.
23. Schedule parent/teacher conferences.
24. Assist with implementing building level initiatives, such as RIF.
25. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
26. Maintain confidentiality.
27. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationship with the public, students, and other employees.
28. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
Associates
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Teacher
EVALUATES: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
FT/PT: Full time
DAYS: 190 Calendar Days HOURS: 7.5 hours a day
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent standing, walking, sitting and occasional bending, stooping, reaching. Frequent stair climbing
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Constant inside and occasional outside extremes of temperature/humidity.
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Employee Benefits Information
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.
Approved By: MLK
Date: 2/26/2026
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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