The board may employ education associates 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 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
Initially Approved 03-12-2001
Last Reviewed 08-13-2025
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