ELL Associate

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Job : 5955318

Final date to receive applications: Oct 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

TITLE: Classroom Associate

This position is funded with Title I funds

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 Classroom Associate supports classroom teachers with instruction and student supervision. 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:

• Assist and support the classroom teacher with reading and math instruction; working with small groups or individual students.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring student progress by maintaining records and providing feedback as requested.
• Take directions for instruction from the classroom teacher. Work in collaboration with teacher(s) using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, lunch, and recess.
• 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: ; email: carol.wynngreen. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400

E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA , , or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL .

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.78 to $22.61 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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