General Education Associate (part-time) - Karen Acres Elementary

Urbandale Community School District Karen Acres Elementary
- Urbandale, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Urbandale Community School District Karen Acres Elementary
- Urbandale, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5877052
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE -General Education Associate

CLASSIFICATION -Classified

FLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building administrators, district leadership

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION -Under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the school day - practicing skills with small groups of students, providing supervision for lunch and recess, and working collaboratively with a team to meet the needs of a building.

Working Hours are 9:45-1:45.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS - (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to interact positively with students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Some experience with supervising children preferred.

Equipment

• Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervise students in hallways, lunchroom, playground, and classroom as needed.
• Work with students on academic skills.
• Assist teacher in supervision of student on field trips.
• Assist classroom teacher and students in cleaning up after special projects.
• Monitor and communicate supply and material needs.
• Assist classroom teacher(s) in maintaining classrooms, supplies, and materials as needed.
• Assist the main office with any projects or assignments as needed.
• Maintain student work areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Report incidents of an unusual nature to the teacher and principal.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS -

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS -

• Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
• Occasional meetings outside the school day.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

• At-Will Employee
• Letter of Assignment
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
• Performance evaluated annually

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $16.39 Per Hour

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• Kate Johnson
• 11152 Aurora Ave
• Urbandale, Iowa 50322
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