Classroom Associate

Position Type:
Associates
Date Posted:
12/4/2023
Location:
CAPITOL VIEW ELEMENTARY
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Open til FilledJob Summary:
Supports the elementary classroom teacher in the instruction and supervision of students.
Please see attached job descripton for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements.
Successful candidates for this position will possess:

• High School Diploma, HiSET or G.E.D.
• One of the following: a. 48 credit hours post-secondary education b. Associate's Degree or higher c. Para Educator Certification from the Board of Educational Examiers (or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment) d. combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test or e. a passing score on the Accuplacer test
• Ability to relate to students
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
• Strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills

Highly Qualified Candidates for the position will possess:

• Successful work or volunteer experience with children
• Supervisory experience with school age children
• Basic computer skills

Position Details:
190 Days
7.50 hours
Salary starting at $15.96
Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.
Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including:
IPERS

• Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)--a defined benefit plan

Insurance Benefits

1. Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30). Premium cost is $600/year after that.
   1. Employees can earn up to $600/year via participation in the Healthy U program.
   2. Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information: https://dmschools.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DMPS-Benefits-Guide-FY-2023.pdf
   3. Des Moines Insurance plan information : Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
2. Current Monthly premiums paid by the district for eligible employees (subject to change effective July 1):

Plan
Single
Emp+1
Family
Alliance Select
801.16
1,573.32
2,537.50
Blue Access
771.48
1,516.72
2,447.28
Delta Dental
34.88
N/A
89.84
Vision (VSP)
12.70
N/A
12.70
3. Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
4. Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee for eligible employees. Not all employee groups are eligible.
To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here. But most of all, you will become here. Find out more about Becoming "The Best You" Here at Des Moines Public Schools.
Attachment(s):

• ASOC Classroom Associate - new.pdf
• Education-Support-Professional-2023-2024 FINAL.pdf