Anticipated Elevate Operations & Support Specialist at Waukee Community School District

Position Summary

The Elevate Operations & Support Specialist is a multifunctional role designed to address the real-time operational, clerical, and student support needs of the Elevate program. This position ensures a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment, allowing teachers, RBTs, and other staff to focus on direct student instruction and support.

Position Criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Training or certification in behavioral support (RBT or CNA), preferred.
• Custodial/maintenance experience, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, required.

Experience & Skills

• Experience working in school or child-focused environments preferred.
• Ability to handle custodial, clerical, reception, and student support tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to lift, bend, and perform custodial tasks including cleaning spills and minor repairs.

Performance Criteria:

Custodial & Maintenance Support

• Complete assigned building daily expectations, including vacuuming, trash collection and removal, stocking supplies, sweeping, mopping, floor cleaning, restrooms clean up. 
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in classrooms and common areas before, during, and after student time.
• Respond to spills and bodily fluid incidents promptly and safely.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure a functional learning environment.
• Proactively prevent potential hazards or messes in student areas.
• Prior to and following the snow removal contractor, maintain safe walkways using snow shovel, snow blower, and ice melt, as needed.

Clerical & Instructional Support

• Prepare instructional materials, visuals, and manipulatives as directed by instructional staff.
• Operate copying, laminating, and material preparation equipment.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining classroom supplies.

Reception & Coordination

• Greet and support on-site visitors, including parents, AEA staff, and other district personnel.
• Answer and route phone calls and messages appropriately.
• Coordinate deliveries and pickups as needed, including materials and student items.

Student & Staff Support (“Runner”)

• Assist ELC staff with distributing, collecting, and organizing student materials.
• Provide general paraeducator support when RBTs or other support staff are unavailable.
• Help manage student flow and maintain safe learning environments during incidents requiring immediate attention.

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to identify and address operational and instructional needs.
• Follow all district policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by custodial and program leadership.

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to safely perform custodial and maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable lifting and moving materials, assisting students, and performing tasks indoors and outdoors as needed.

Application Requirements:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment test and background check.