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Des Moines Public School District
Classroom Associate - Weeks
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$63,692 / year median in Iowa
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Classroom Associate
- Weeks Des Moines Public School District
- 3.5 Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time $17.78
- $22.
GED Full Job Description TITLE:
Classroom Associate This position is funded with Title I fundsCLASSIFICATION
AssociateHIRING SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Ability to relate to students. Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population. Effective written and oral communication. Basic computer skills. Maintain confidentiality. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.JOB SUMMARY
The Classroom Associate supports classroom teachers with instruction and student supervision. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist and support the classroom teacher with reading and math instruction; working with small groups or individual students. Assist the teacher in monitoring student progress by maintaining records and providing feedback as requested. Take directions for instruction from the classroom teacher. Work in collaboration with teacher(s) using developmentally appropriate practices. Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, lunch, and recess. Maintain professional learning and growth by attending provided training. Other duties, as assigned.DEPARTMENT
: Office of SchoolsREPORTS TO
Building AdministratorHIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED
N/ABARGAINING GROUP
DMEAESP FLSA STATUS
Non-ExemptCALENDAR
190 days / 7.5 hour dayPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY
Standing Frequent 33%- 66% Walking Frequent 33%
- 66% Sitting Frequent 33%
- 66% Bending/Stooping Occasional 1%
- 32% Reaching/Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1
- 32% Climbing/Stairs Occasional 1%
- 32% Driving Occasional 1%
- 32% Lifting (50 lbs.) Occasional 1%
- 32% Carrying (25 feet) Occasional 1%
- 32% Manual Dexterity Tasks Telephone Occasional 1%
- 32% Computer Occasional 1%
- 32% Other Occasional 1%
- 32% Working Conditions Inside Constant 67%+ Outside Occasional 1%
- 32% Extremes of Temperature/Humidity Occasional 1%
- 32% The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.