410.4 - EDUCATION ASSOCIATE (6/14/2023)

The board may employ education  associates or other instructional support personnel to assist licensed personnel in nonteaching duties, including, but not limited to:

        ·        managing and maintaining records, materials and equipment;

        ·        attending to the physical needs of children; and

        ·        performing other limited services to support teaching duties when such duties are determined and directed by the teacher.

Education associates who hold a teaching certificate are compensated at the rate of pay established for their position as an education associate.  It is the responsibility of the principal to supervise education associates.


Legal Reference:           Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14

                                    281 I.A.C. 12.4(9); .5(9).

Cross Reference:           411.2    Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

Approved:  June 14, 2006               

Last Reviewed:   June 14, 2023

East Buchanan Community School District