Academic Learning Support / Playground Supervision Assistant

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

Job summary

School District of Ashland is seeking an Academic Learning Support / Playground Supervision Assistant for Ashland Middle School. The role runs 10:15 AM - 3:45 PM (5 hours/day) with a 30-minute lunch.

Responsibilities include in-class support, small group work, one-to-one interventions, and playground supervision. Preferred candidates will have experience with middle school students and behavior interventions, and the ability to effectively use classroom management strategies while coordinating

Qualifications

• Ability to support instruction across core subjects using differentiated strategies.
• Provide in-class, pull-out, and one-to-one academic and behavioral support.
• Coordinate with school staff and supervise playground and outdoor areas.
• Prepare required documentation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction in all core subject areas using differentiated strategies.
• In-class support sitting with identified students clarifying, redirecting, encouraging.
• Small group instruction for identified students in-class or pull-out.
• One-to-one academic/behavioral support for tier II/III needs; focus on math and reading/language arts.
• Supervise playground and school garden; assist with other areas as directed.
• Coordinate with adults within the school and collaborate on student success.
• Extensive mobility for outdoor duties; perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Student support

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Behavior interventions

Team collaboration

Outdoor supervision

Job description

Academic Learning Support / Playground Supervision Assistant JobID: 3527

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Supervision Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location: Ashland Middle School (Location subject to change at the discretion of the district and student needs.)
• Date Available: 2026-2027 SY

Hours: 10:15 AM - 3:45 PM; 5 hours/day. Includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

(May change at the discretion of the District.)

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.
• Supervision on playground, including school garden, and in other areas as directed.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working positively with middle school students.
• Experience in implementing effective learning and behavior interventions.

Reports To: Building 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.