What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Associate position at Des Moines Public School District?
TITLE: Building Associate
CLASSIFICATION: Associate
HIRING 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 Building Associate supports teachers with the instruction and supervision of students by preparing students materials, performing basic clerical tasks, and assisting students with academics. 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:
- Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment with teacher guidance.
- Assist in the office by performing clerical duties such as answering phones, making copies, collecting monies for supplies, and delivering notes/messages.
- Provide instructional support to students by reinforcing teacher-directed learning through reading activities, guided practice, and individualized assistance while monitoring progress and communicating student needs to the teacher.
- Provide assistance with scheduling buses, field trips, and parent/teacher conferences.
- Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, lunch, and recess.
- Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and recess.
- Maintain attendance and cumulative records.
- Maintain professional learning and growth by attending provided training.
- Other duties, as assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Office of Schools
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA ESP
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CALENDAR: 190 days / 7.5 hour day
PHYSICAL 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. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.
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: Bryce Amos
Date: 06/12/2026