Educational Assistant - Objective

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill Educational Assistant Objective positions at Copper Lake/Lincoln Hills Schools (Irma, WI).

DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

These position are responsible for the provision of support services related to the delivery, expansion, and ongoing program improvement for education programs. This position may require a non-standard work schedule to include evenings and weekends.

This position is in pay schedule/range 06-11 with a starting pay rate of $19.52/hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Qualified candidated will have training and/or experience:

• Working with computer technology, software, and/or hardware (e.g. projectors, scanners, Windows, Microsoft Office).
• Assisting in an educational environment (e.g. school volunteer, coach, summer camp).
• Tutoring or helping students/kids (with supervision or independently).

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience related to the qualifications listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each. For more information on developing your resume and letter of qualifications, please click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Questions can be directed to Ramona Koch, Human Resources Specialist at Ramona.Koch@wisconsin.gov

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. We anticipate using this job opening until May 31, 2024 at which time we will continue recruiting with a new Job Opening.

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