The posting
WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
JOB POSTING
Title: Educational Assistant & Office Liaison (1.0 FTE | 10-Month School Year Position)
Position Summary: The Educational Assistant & Office Liaison is a dual-role position that supports both the daily operations of the school office and the social, emotional, and academic development of students. This individual serves as a key member of the school community by providing administrative support to school leadership while also supervising and coaching students during recess, transitions, and designated skill-building periods.
The Educational Assistant component of the position focuses on helping students strengthen independence, responsibility, executive functioning, social-emotional skills, and foundational academic skills through structured activities, guided reflection, and workplace-style learning experiences.
Essential Responsibilities
Office Liaison Responsibilities
School Office Operations
- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors.
- Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
- Support daily office operations and administrative procedures.
- Assist with maintaining student attendance records and documentation.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, newsletters, and school communications.
- Maintain confidential student and staff records.
- Support scheduling, calendar management, and meeting coordination.
- Assist with student registration, enrollment, and withdrawal processes.
- Manage office supplies and coordinate purchasing requests.
- Provide administrative support to the principal and school leadership team.
- Assist with school-wide events, family engagement activities, and special projects.
Educational Assistant Responsibilities
Student Supervision and Support
- Active supervision of students may include times during recess, transitions, lunch periods, arrival, dismissal, and/or other assigned times.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive school climate.
- Reinforce school expectations and promote positive student behavior.
Independent Student Skill Development Programming
- Facilitate (classroom teacher planned) structured independent and small-group skill-building sessions for students.
- Guide students in(classroom teacher planned) workplace-style learning experiences that promote responsibility, perseverance, and independence.
- Support students in completing (classroom teacher planned) self-directed learning activities and goal-setting exercises.
- Facilitate workplace math activities, games, and challenges that strengthen practical math and problem-solving skills.
- Guide students through social-emotional learning activities, reflection journals, and independent workbooks.
- As needed, collaborate with classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student growth and development.
Data Collection and Communication
- Maintain records of student participation and progress in skill development activities.
- Share observations and feedback with school staff as appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with families and staff regarding student growth and successes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
- Participate in professional learning opportunities and staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal that support school operations and student success.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or youth-development setting.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
- Cultural Competency: Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
- Previous administrative assistant experience.
- Experience working in a school setting.
- Experience facilitating social-emotional learning, executive functioning supports, or student mentoring programs.
- Knowledge of student information systems and educational technology platforms.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to establish positive rapport with elementary-aged students.
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate behavior supports.
- Ability to facilitate engaging student activities and independent learning opportunities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a school team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the school day.
- Ability to supervise students indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds.
Terms of Employment
- Full-time (1.0 FTE)
- 10-Month School Year Position
- Salary: Commensurate with WEA Unit B Salary Scale based on level of experience as a non-exempt hourly based employee
- Range: $25.63 – $27.36
Core Belief
The Educational Assistant & Office Liaison helps create a school environment where every student feels supported, connected, and empowered to develop the academic, social-emotional, and independent life skills necessary for future success.



