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Start Your Online Application Now Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking a long-term Education Assistant Substitute from May 12, 2026 - May 22, 2026. The Education Assistant will work with students in the Media Center at Park Elementary. The salary range for this position is $18. 6 7 per hour - $2 1.1 7 per hour. Salary is dependent upon education and experience. Responsibilities Include: Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher-librarian. Follow and implement measures to make the library a supportive element of the instructional program. Assist teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials for use in the classroom, class assignments, or personal reading interests. Use Destiny, the library cataloging system, for checking out materials, inventorying, running reports, and cataloging materials. Assist in shelving new books and shelf reading to ensure books are housed in the correct spot. Book mending Perform laminating services for staff. Additional duties as assigned by the Librarian or School Administrator. Maintain confidentiality standards by adhering to the district''s data privacy policy. Attend meetings and in-service for staff development. Follow suggestions made by classroom teachers, principal, and others who may provide staff development. Required Qualifications (one of the following): Candidates interested in the position but who do not meet the required qualifications below are still encouraged to apply, as the district is committed to helping them attain the necessary credentials. Associates Degree 60 semester college credits Passing score on one of the state-approved tests (ParaEducator or ParaPro) Competency Grid Benefits: Sick Leave Park Elementary School is located near downtown Hutchinson and serves 400 students in fourth and fifth grade. Our purpose is to meet the needs of the whole child with an emphasis on basic academic skills. We are committed to providing as many hands-on learning experiences as possible in all academic areas. We want our students to know, understand, and apply what we teach. We provide instruction and opportunities in all academic areas. As an elementary school, our focus is on language arts and mathematics. Visit https://www.isd423.org/park-elementary/ to learn more. Questions? Contact Dan Olberg, Park Elementary Principal at dan.olberg@isd423.org . Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above. Hutchinson Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online