Building Associate - Elementary

Building Associate - Downtown Elementary 26/27 School Year Job Description

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 student 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

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 — 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 Wynngreen, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321;

phone: ; email: carol.wynngreen. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and other agencies as applicable.

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:
Brittney Cooper

Date: 06/2026

Job : 5790613

Final date to receive applications: Jun 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: brenda.boten