Jr/Sr High School Associate

Jr/Sr High School Associate — 7.5 Hours/Day (37.5 Hours/Week)

POSITION OVERVIEW

East Marshall CSD is seeking a dedicated and caring Jr/Sr High School Associate to support student learning and well-being in our school. This full-time classified position (7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week) works under the direction of licensed staff and building administration to provide meaningful support to students in academic and supervisory settings.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

• High school diploma or equivalent — Required
• Ability to pass required background checks
• Strong, supportive, and caring disposition toward students of all abilities and backgrounds
• Ability to take direction from and collaborate effectively with licensed classroom teachers and building administration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with Jr/Sr High school-age students in an educational setting — preferred
• Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs — preferred
• Paraeducator or educational associate training — preferred
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students — preferred
• Strong communication skills and professional judgment

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Work individually with students to support progress toward academic goals as directed by the classroom teacher
• Facilitate and support small-group instruction and learning activities
• Provide supervision of students in classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, recess, and other school settings
• Assist students with tasks, assignments, and routines as needed
• Support a safe, positive, and orderly learning environment
• Communicate student needs and observations to the supervising teacher and/or building administration
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and school matters
• Other duties as assigned

PAY SCALE

• High School Diploma - starts at $15 / hour. Para Certificate - starts at $15.25 / hour. 2 or 4 year degree - starts at $15.50 / hour.

NOTE: All internal applicants will be considered first for 5 business days before external applicants will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a letter or email of interest to:

Janine Anderson

[email protected]

or mail to: East Marshall CSD, 204 West Center Street, Gilman, Iowa 50106

All postings can also be found on TeachIowa (iowa.schoolspring.org) and IowaWorks.gov.