Educational Assistant & Office Liaison

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.