Vacancy Details
Education Assistant
Riverside Elementary and Rothschild Elementary (1 opening at each building)
2
N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Cindy Hall
Employment Specialist
715-359-4221, ext. 1227
Position Details
As soon as possible
$16.00 per hour
School Year (184 days/year), 7 hours/day, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm
Full Time
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Assists with daily classroom functions as needed.
- Works with individual students and/or small groups to reinforce skills initially introduced by the teacher.
- Listens to students read and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
- Assists with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling, audio-visual presentations, etc.
- Supervises children to keep them safe during bus arrival/departure, recess, lunch, assemblies, practice drills, field trips, and hallway transition times.
- Prepares, types, and reproduces instructional materials to be used in the classroom.
- Maintains classroom activity when the teacher is out of the classroom.
- Assists with students who are disruptive, helping them to become an improved member of the classroom and protect the learning experience of other students.
- Corrects designated student work and keep record of their progress following the teacher’s instructions.
- Keeps bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays up to date as directed by the instructional staff.
- Upholds ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information and records.
- Demonstrates positive adult presence towards parents during the A.M. drop off and P.M. departure, as well as throughout the day (on the playground, in the classroom, on field trips, etc.).
- May support the IMC on occasion.
- Administers minor First Aid as needed.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
- $16.00 per hour
- Paid time off including 11 paid time off days and 5 holidays (prorated from start date through June 3, 2027).
- Comprehensive benefits package (with no probationary period) including health or cash-in-lieu, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System pension plan, and post-employment HRA retirement benefit.
- Free Greenheck Turner Community Center fitness center membership for employee and spouse.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org
Screening will begin immediately, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Apply on WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org
Screening will begin immediately, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
WHAT IT TAKES
- Highly qualified at a Title I schoolwide building (Rothschild Elementary), which requires:
- An associate (or higher) degree OR
- At least 48 post-secondary credits OR
- Successful completion of paraprofessional assessments, with support from the District.
- Training in social emotional learning preferred.
- General technology skills.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to relate to both students and staff members.
- Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development.
- Capability to prioritize and work with classroom distractions.
- Ability to problem solve and use resources to make decisions.
The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume