2026-2027 Instructional Assistant

Union County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County Public Schools is seeking an on-site Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers with instructional activities and supervision. The role involves working with small groups, assisting students who need extra help, and preparing instructional materials to enhance learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree or equivalent, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be able to maintain a positive classroom environment under supervision.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in planning and activities.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material.
• Support students with special needs as directed.
• Help supervise and escort students between locations.
• Prepare instructional materials and multimedia equipment.
• Maintain orderly classroom and supplies.
• Support noninstructional duties and routine tasks.
• Observe and document student performance and behavior.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding

Computer literacy

Office practices

Education

Associate degree

Job description

• Position Type:
  Classified Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  7/29/2026

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Plans and prepares for the instructional activities with the classroom teacher. Contributes to a positive classroom environment where every child is motivated to achieve.
2. Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
3. Assists in individual children in need of special attention.
4. Assists in escorting and supervising students to other locations.
5. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
6. Prepares multimedia equipment and instructional materials.
7. Assists teacher with noninstructional classroom duties, such as snack, lunch, bulletin boards, and other daily routines.
8. Secures and organizes classroom supplies.
9. Assists in reading, storytelling, calendar, and other appropriate activities.
10. Assists small groups of students in the library, art class, computer lab, etc. as needed.
11. Prepares instructional materials.
12. Participates in appropriate in-service activities.
13. Assists with classroom discipline.
14. Attends meetings of the school as directed.
15. Observes student performance and assists students in correcting seat work as it is being done.
16. Assists the teacher in maintaining the classroom in clean, orderly, and functional condition.
17. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others.
18. Performs such other tasks and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned by the classroom teacher or school administrator.
19. Strives to be desirable example for students in attitude, actions, speech, and dress.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

1. Associates degree or equivalent. Must be deemed "Highly Qualified".
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize positive human relation skills with all staff.
• Skills of keyboarding with accuracy at the speed necessary for the position.
• Skills in operating a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing applications.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to compile and summarize information.
• Ability to resolve problem situations with sound judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters relating to the school system.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
• Knowledge of business letter writing and memos.
• Ability to compose correspondences independently.
• Ability to work in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Postings current as of 8/3/2026 7:29:33 AM CST.

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