The board may employ education associate 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 aides 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: 11-15-21
Reviewed: 6-19-23
Revised: _____
