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Elem Associate — 7.5 Hours/Day (37.5 Hours/Week)
POSITION OVERVIEW
East Marshall CSD is seeking a dedicated and caring Elem Associate to support student learning and well-being in our school. This full-time classified position (7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week) works under the direction of licensed staff and building administration to provide meaningful support to students in academic and supervisory settings.
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS
- High school diploma or equivalent — Required
- Ability to pass required background checks
- Strong, supportive, and caring disposition toward students of all abilities and backgrounds
- Ability to take direction from and collaborate effectively with licensed classroom teachers and building administration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Elem school-age students in an educational setting — preferred
- Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs — preferred
- Paraeducator or educational associate training — preferred
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students — preferred
- Strong communication skills and professional judgment
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Work individually with students to support progress toward academic goals as directed by the classroom teacher
- Facilitate and support small-group instruction and learning activities
- Provide supervision of students in classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, recess, and other school settings
- Assist students with tasks, assignments, and routines as needed
- Support a safe, positive, and orderly learning environment
- Communicate student needs and observations to the supervising teacher and/or building administration
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students and school matters
- Other duties as assigned
PAY SCALE
- High School Diploma - starts at $15 / hour. Para Certificate - starts at $15.25 / hour. 2 or 4 year degree - starts at $15.50 / hour.
NOTE: All internal applicants will be considered first for 5 business days before external applicants will be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a letter or email of interest to:
Janine Anderson
jaanderson@e-marshall.k12.ia.us
or mail to: East Marshall CSD, 204 West Center Street, Gilman, Iowa 50106
All postings can also be found on TeachIowa (iowa.schoolspring.org) and IowaWorks.gov.
Salary : $15 - $16