4K Assistant (One Year Position)

School District of Ashland; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The School District of Ashland is seeking a Support Staff/Supervision Assistant for Lake Superior Elementary to help with in-class support, differentiation, and small-group instruction. The position runs 7.5 hours/day four days per week (Tue–Fri) from 8:00am to 3:15pm, with a 30-minute lunch, and is a 1-year assignment for the 2026-27 school year.

Qualifications include being at least 18 years old, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 3–6 months of experience in an early childhood setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have completed high school or its equivalent, as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Have at least 3-6 months of past experience in an early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction in core subject areas with differentiation.
• In-class support sitting with identified students clarifying, redirecting, encouraging students.
• Small group instruction with identified students in class or pull out.

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - School District of Ashland

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Supervision Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
• Location:
  Lake Superior Elementary (Location subject to change at the discretion of the district and student needs.)
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 SY

Hours: 7.5 hours for four days per week (Tuesday - Friday) with a 30-minute lunch; 8:00am-3:15pm; (May change at the discretion of the District).

* School Year Position - 1 year (2026-27 SY) contingent on student enrollment.

This position requires, but is not limited to the following:

• Ability to support instruction in all core subject areas utilizing effective strategies for differentiating instruction utilizing knowledge of curriculum based standards.
  • In class support sitting with identified students clarifying, redirecting, encouraging students.
  • Small group instruction working with identified students clarifying, redirecting, encouraging students in class or pull out.
  • Individual pull out support. Providing one-to-one academic and/or behavioral support for students identified as needing tier II or tier III intervention. Academic support is focused on math and reading/language arts instruction.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with students utilizing a multi-sensory approach to increase students' social, emotional, and academic successes.
• Experience and/or training in reading and mathematics learning strategies.
• Ability to use evidence-based classroom management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to use evidence-based individual behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to physically intervene with students utilizing non violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to effectively use and integrate technology in the instructional support setting.
• Ability to prepare required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other adults within the school.
• Extensive mobility and willingness to perform job duties outdoors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed high school or its equivalent, as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Have at least 3-6 months of past experience in an early childhood setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elementary or Early Childhood Teaching certification or license preferred, but not required.
• Experience working positively with elementary school students.
• Knowledge and understanding of Play Based Instruction.
• Experience in implementing effective learning and behavior interventions.

Reports To: 4K Coordinator and Assistant Principal

Thank you for your interest in employment with the School District of Ashland!
The School District ofAshland does not discriminate in employment decisions based on age, race, creed, religion, color, disability, handicap, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the National Guard or military forces of the United States, or other protected group status.