Educational Assistant

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Ottawa Public Schools Position Type: Support Staff/ Education Assistant Date Posted: 10/2/2026 Location: Waukazoo Elementary School Date Available: 11/16/2026 Notice of Support Staff Posting Position: Educational Assistant Posting # 4134 -Waukazoo Elementary School Reports To: Principal Beginning: November 16, 2026 Hours: 29.5.00 hours per week Monday to Friday Qualifications: High school diploma required Experience working with children preferred. 60 credit hour or Associates Degree or ETS parapro assessment preferred Job Responsibilities: Supports students with morning drop off/pickups, recess supervision, and breaks Work with teachers to ensure materials are prepared Provide breaks for support staff and teachers Lead and/or support students 1:1 or in small group instruction Student behavior support Support students with personal care needs Other duties as assigned Other Information: Willing to work outdoors in cold weather Able to be flexible and adjust quickly to the needs of the day Able to be self-starter and support the specific needs of the building Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive motions : Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance. Postings current as of 10/4/2026 10:52:55 AM CST. Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact West Ottawa Public Schools directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr