Elementary Classroom Assistant

About the Employer

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.

Job Description

Title: Classroom Associate This position is funded with Title I funds.

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.

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 FSLA 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%)

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.

Approved by: Bryce Amos

Date: 06/12/2026