Classroom Associate - McKinley - 2026-2027 School Year
Young World Physical Education, Des Moines, IA, United States
Classroom Associate - McKinley - 2026-2027 School Year
Des Moines Public School District MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY – Des Moines, Iowa
Position for the 2026‑2027 school year beginning August 14, 2026. Salary reflects the 2025‑2026 schedule and may change for the following year.
Job Details
Job ID:
5670118
Application Deadline:
Apr 26, 2026, 11:59 PM (CST)
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026
Job Description
Title:
Classroom Associate
Position Type:
ASOC
Hiring Specifications:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or HiSET.
One of the following: (1) 48 credit hours of post‑secondary education, (2) associate’s degree or higher, (3) paraprofessor certification from the Board of Educational Examiners (or willingness to obtain within the first year), (4) combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test, or (5) a passing score on the AccuPlacer 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, requiring continuous independent judgment.
Essential Functions
Assist 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 ongoing staff development.
Model flexibility in duties as students’ needs 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.
Physical and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting (10 lbs).
Occasional sitting, climbing stairs, carrying 20 ft.
Working Conditions:
Mostly inside; occasional outside in extremes of temperature and humidity.
Employment Terms
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
Full‑time / Part‑time:
Full time
Days:
190,
Hours:
7.5 per day
Benefits
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, a child and adult abuse registry check, and may be subject to additional checks (fingerprinting, drug and alcohol test, physical capacity test, motor vehicle record check).
Salary: $16.84 – $21.42 per hour.
Contact Information
Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Phone: 515‑242‑7686
Email: brenda.boten@dmschools.org
Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements of EEO statements are included in the full posting, not reproduced here.
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Des Moines Public School District MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY – Des Moines, Iowa
Position for the 2026‑2027 school year beginning August 14, 2026. Salary reflects the 2025‑2026 schedule and may change for the following year.
Job Details
Job ID:
5670118
Application Deadline:
Apr 26, 2026, 11:59 PM (CST)
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026
Job Description
Title:
Classroom Associate
Position Type:
ASOC
Hiring Specifications:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or HiSET.
One of the following: (1) 48 credit hours of post‑secondary education, (2) associate’s degree or higher, (3) paraprofessor certification from the Board of Educational Examiners (or willingness to obtain within the first year), (4) combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test, or (5) a passing score on the AccuPlacer 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, requiring continuous independent judgment.
Essential Functions
Assist 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 ongoing staff development.
Model flexibility in duties as students’ needs 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.
Physical and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting (10 lbs).
Occasional sitting, climbing stairs, carrying 20 ft.
Working Conditions:
Mostly inside; occasional outside in extremes of temperature and humidity.
Employment Terms
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
Full‑time / Part‑time:
Full time
Days:
190,
Hours:
7.5 per day
Benefits
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, a child and adult abuse registry check, and may be subject to additional checks (fingerprinting, drug and alcohol test, physical capacity test, motor vehicle record check).
Salary: $16.84 – $21.42 per hour.
Contact Information
Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Phone: 515‑242‑7686
Email: brenda.boten@dmschools.org
Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements of EEO statements are included in the full posting, not reproduced here.
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