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Educational Assistant & Office Liaison

@ Wayland Public Schools
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Wayland, Massachusetts, United States
$26-$27/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:supporting students, managing office, supervising students
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or equivalent; experience working with children; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to supervise students, maintain confidentiality, lift up to 25 lbs, and use Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Associate's/Bachelor's preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
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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.