Classroom Associate-Howe Elementary

Classroom Associate – Howe Elementary (2026‑2027 School Year)

TITLE: Classroom Associate
POSITION TYPE: ASOC (Full Time)

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or HiSET.
• Either 48 credit hours of post‑secondary education, an associate’s degree or higher, a para educator certification from the Board of Educational Examiners (or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment), a combined COMPASS score of 150 or higher, or a passing ACCUPLACER score.
• Successful work or volunteer experience with a disabled population.
• Supervisory experience with school‑aged children.

• Ability to relate to students.
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
• Basic computer skills.

• Support the classroom teacher in instruction and supervision of students.
• Assist with reading and math instruction and small‑group interventions.
• Assist with daily activities and routines of students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist teachers in monitoring student progress by keeping records and giving feedback as requested.
• Follow teacher direction for instruction.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques to assist in behavior management throughout the school day, including transition times and recess.
• Engage in ongoing staff development.
• Model flexibility, enthusiasm, and patience as student needs change.

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

• Constant standing and walking; frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional sitting, climbing stairs, and carrying 20 ft.
• Mostly indoor environment with occasional outdoor work in extreme temperatures and humidity.