General Education Aide

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for part time or full time General Education Aide at Laurel Elementary. This is a Level III position, with a current starting wage of $17.00 per hour.

Responsible for performing duties that help staff, teachers and students to provide an educational and social-focused working environment. Duties include helping out in classrooms, in the office, in the lunchroom, at recess and throughout the building/district as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works in varying capacities in accordance with assigned roles.
• Assists instructional personnel with preparation of learning materials and activities.
• Assists students individually or in small groups to deliver or reinforce lessons and monitor study activities.
• Monitors and assists students in varied locations; maintains standards of behavior and utilizes established disciplinary policies when necessary.
• Performs a variety of general clerical duties for instructional and non-instructional staff, such as filing, typing, duplication/distribution of materials, supply inventory and assembling resource materials.
• Assists in maintaining a variety of reports and records.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
• Assists in scoring tests; computing and recording grades.
• Reports disciplinary concerns to appropriate staff in accordance with current policy/procedure.
• Familiarity with materials and equipment used within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Attends relevant meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Assists and guides all students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists all students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self-esteem for all students.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of higher education; obtain an associate or higher degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality; and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math.
• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
• Knowledge of public education goals and objectives.
• Assume responsibility for assisting in supervision of students.
• Perform routine records keeping, clerical work and light typing.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward all children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and general public.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

To apply for this position, please go to click on the Employment button under Quick Links. For questions, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Applicants must have a complete application before they will be considered for the position. Applications must be completed before the job closing deadline. A complete application consists of the completed application including all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one reference must be from a supervisor). References from friends or family are not sufficient. Resume, cover letter, and a copy of unofficial transcript(s), are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions. Verification of military service is required if applying for veterans preference. All applicants offered a position are subject to a background check and approval from the Board of Trustees.

If you are an internal candidate (current employee) you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation that you do not have on file.

Date Notice Posted: Internal 8/4/2026 External 8/7/2026

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.


It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER