Classroom Associate-Howe Elementary

Classroom Associate-Howe Elementary for the  School Year

Des Moines Public School District – Howe Elementary, Des Moines, Iowa.
Job .
Final date to receive applications:
Jul 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time).
Posted:
Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC).
Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026.

TITLE: Classroom Associate

POSITION TYPE: ASOC

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D, or HiSET.
• One of the following: (1) 48 credit hours post-secondary education, (2) associate’s degree or higher, (3) para educator certification from the Board of Educational Examiners (or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment), (4) combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test, or (5) a passing score on the Accu Placer test.

Desired:

• Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population.
• Supervisory experience with school-aged children.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

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

BASIC FUNCTION: Supports the classroom teacher in instruction and supervision of students. Uses independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with and support classroom teachers with reading and math instruction and small group intervention.
• Assist with daily activities and routines of students.
• Work collaboratively with teacher(s) using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist teacher in monitoring students' progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as requested.
• Follow teacher direction for instruction.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times and recess.
• Engage in on-going staff development.
• Model flexibility in duties as the needs of students change.
• Model enthusiasm and patience.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• 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.

EVALUATES: N/A

POSITION INVENTORY: B 21

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Full time

DAYS: 190,
HOURS: 7.5 per day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting (10 lbs).
• Occasional sitting, climbing stairs, carrying 20 feet.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly inside, occasional outside in extremes of temperature and humidity.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. Additional job instructions may be given as requested by supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Salary: $17.27 to $21.97 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Mark Adams, Personnel Manager
• Human Resources
• Email: mark.adams

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.