The board may employ education associates (aides) or other instructional support personnel to assist licensed personnel in non-teaching 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 or para-educator certificate are compensated at the rate of pay established for their position as an education aide. It is the
responsibility of the principal to supervise education associates.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2007).
281 I.A.C. 12.4(9); .5(9).
Cross Reference: 411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
Approved 7/27/2009 _
Reviewed 6/16/2014
Revised