Assistant, Secondary Teacher (26-27)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an Assistant, Secondary Teacher to support classroom instruction and student achievement. The role involves assisting the teacher or principal in creating a productive learning environment and helping students reach educational standards.

Location is Charlotte, NC, with a 37.5-hour work week. The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, positive student interactions, and participation in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate's Degree or 48 credit hours, or pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours in-service).
• Desirable: Associate's Degree with education concentration. More than two years of classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher.
• Plans and works with teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts based on the understanding of individual students—their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operates and cares for equipment and materials for instructional purposes within their assigned classroom(s).
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for a safe and positive learning environment.
• Interacts positively with students, parents, and colleagues and facilitates positive interactions among students.
• Collaborates and shares ideas and strategies with other team members.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Participates in in-service training programs for professional growth.
• Assists with school routines and transitions.
• Assists in checking materials, supervising and assessing students as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, ordering materials, and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge-based competencies

Reading/writing to parents

Multi-step instructions

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or 48 credits

WorkKeys & 96 hours of in-service training

NC DOL Apprenticeship Program

NC ATA Professional Development

Job description

Assistant, Secondary Teacher 37.5 hrs per week (26-27)

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Non Instructional/Support Services

Job Number 4600325008

Start Date

Open Date 09/08/2026

Closing Date 11/09/2026

Summary: This is a 37.5 hour per week full-time position. Assists the teacher or principal by helping students to achieve the standards and objectives of excellence as set by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Works cooperatively with the principal and teacher in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials.

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

• Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher.
• Plans and works with teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts based on the understanding of individual students-their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operates and cares for equipment and materials for instructional purposes within their assigned classroom(s).
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Interacts positively with students, parents, and colleagues and facilitates positive interactions among students.
• Collaborates and shares ideas and strategies with other team members.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Participates in in-service training programs for professional growth.
• Assists with school routines and transitions.
• Assists in checking materials, supervising and assessing students as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, ordering materials, and other tasks as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum: Completion of an Associate's Degree or two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours, or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours of in-service training), or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program, or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development.

Desirable: Associate's Degree with a concentration in Education. More than two years of classroom experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position.
• Ability to read a variety to manuals, write documents to present information to parents.
• Ability to understand complex, multi-stepped written and oral instructions.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to work independently, under general supervision.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, parents and students.
• Ability to provide a broad range of instructional assistance to teachers and others.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to operate and maneuver standard office equipment and specialized classroom equipment.
• Ability to work with student data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skill in problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.
• Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior.

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In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.