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4-Year-Old Preschool Associate - Atkins Elementary Center

Benton Community School District • Van Horne, IA • 1w ago

4-Year-Old Preschool Associate - Atkins Elementary Center JobID: 1561

Position Type:

Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

7/14/2026

Location:

Atkins Elementary Center

Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date:

Until filled

THE BENTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION DUTIES - FOR OUR ATKINS ELEMENTARY CENTER

Benton Community is seeking a passionate, relationship driven, motivated, and student-first individual to serve our students.

Associate may be expected to assist students in all areas - academics, self-help, play skills, language, social development, motor or physical assistance, peer interactions, recess, all academics, bus, feeding, toileting, etc...

Daily schedule will be designed and assigned by the building principal.

Approximate weekly hours - 20-35

Questions about this position?

Contact Mr. Jason West

Atkins Elementary Center

319-228-8701 Ext. 4216

jwest@benton.k12.ia.us

Wage: $16.25 regular hourly wage (90 day probationary period)

Work week: same as preschool student school days

If school is dismissed early or canceled for weather or other issues, support staff clock out and are not paid.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATE /PARAPROFESSIONAL

REPORTS TO: PRESCHOOL TEACHING STAFF, BUILDING PRINCIPAL, SUPERINTENDENT

JOB GOAL: Assist preschool students and preschool students who have special needs, assist with implementing the IEP strategies, implementing behavior programs, collecting data, consulting with special education teacher, following directions from special needs teacher and building principal. Position many involve assisting student with hygiene, toileting, mobility, safety, behavior, supporting classroom learning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students. Supervise students on the playground, in the lunchroom, and at the bus line. Perform clerical duties including typing and filing. Supervise before and after school programs. Participate in in-service training, as assigned. Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher. Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Know emergency procedures for the building and classrooms in the assigned building. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: VARY, Can be hot, cold, and varied working conditions.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Hourly

Benton Community is a thriving district in eastern Iowa that is trulyA Place to Belong. Benton is a rural district that serves the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins and the surrounding areas. Benton Community is located near the Cedar Rapids corridor. Looking for a place to call home? Consider joining us as a Bobcat!

It is the policy of the Benton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Mrs. Anna Selk at aselk@benton.k12.ia.us.

The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

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