Educational Assistant - Vacancy ID: 240784

Position:                          Educational Assistant

Posting Date:                  June 30, 2025

Closing Date:                  July 24, 2025

Location:                         Waubesa Intermediate School

Start Date:                      August 25, 2025

Compensation:              $19.00/hour

Hours/Time:                   3 hours per day/10:30 am-1:30 pm

Meeting the Needs of Every Learner, Every Day

McFarland School District is seeking highly dynamic candidates to fill an opening for an educational assistant.  We aspire to hire individuals who can help us work toward our mission of meeting the needs of every learner, every day and our vision of being an equitable and inclusive community committed to student belonging, achievement, and growth. 

What Your Day Will Look Like:

This position is 3 hours per day or 15 hours per week, approximately 10:30-1:30. It requires interactions with students, teachers, administration, maintenance personnel, parents, and school visitors. This person will perform office tasks such as filing, creating documents, collecting and managing data in spreadsheets, answering phones, and making copies. Playground and lunchroom supervision responsibilities are a part of the role as well.

 Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Ability to lift a minimum of thirty (30) pounds 
• Solid clerical, computer, and technology skills
• Positive, flexible, and enthusiastic individual who loves working with people. 
• Strong organization and communication skills are necessary, with excellent written and verbal skills, including strength in proofreading and editing.
• Confidence and knowledge in using technology and the ability to quickly learn the various programs that are used in the school and district.
• Self-starter qualities who recognizes the importance and timeliness of various tasks and responsibilities and is able to prioritize multiple duties.
• Professional demeanor when working in the office setting and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality on school matters.
• Comfort level in assisting in the health office, along with a willingness to be trained in CPR and first aid, and to assist in crisis management situations.
• Ability to supervise students indoors and outdoors as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent

 Send an application via WECAN including a letter of application, resume, letters of reference, and transcript, and we’d welcome the opportunity to consider your application. 

 Why People Stay:

Through one-on-one interviews, McFarland staff say making deep connections with colleagues (including administrators) and students help them feel supported in McFarland.  Staff who have worked in other districts noted that in McFarland, class sizes are lower, special education caseloads are smaller, team budgets are larger, and they are glad to work in a community that supports schools, has a positive climate, and a school board who respects teachers.  We have a full-time librarian, social worker, school psychologist, and at least one school counselor in each building. 

 The District:

The McFarland School District stands out as one of the top academic districts in Dane County and Wisconsin, offering a strong educational foundation that families and educators are proud of. With an average enrollment of 2,100 to 2,400 students, McFarland is large enough to provide a comprehensive EC-12 academic and co-curricular program, yet small enough to focus on each student's unique needs. Known statewide for its welcoming atmosphere and student-centered approach, McFarland consistently attracts top-quality staff who enhance our vibrant, thriving community.

 The Schools:

For more information, visit our school websites:

• McFarland Primary School (K-2) click here. 
• Waubesa Intermediate School (3-5) click here. 
• Indian Mound Middle School (6-8) click here. 
• McFarland High School (9-12) click here.