Classroom Support Specialist

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant (IA) to support teachers and students across elementary, middle, or high school settings. You will assist in classroom activities, help implement instructional goals, and provide administrative support to teachers.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with Title I requirements possible; CPI certification preferred. You will engage with diverse students, maintain FERPA confidentiality, and collaborate with staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education (Title I) OR two years of work experience in a childhood setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program, assists teachers in instructional activities, and assists teachers in ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy environment for all students.
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support the school program.
• Works with an individual student and/or specific groups of students in a different classroom and/or area of the school, as needed.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
• May perform vision and hearing screenings; enters results into the Electronic Access Student Information System (EASi, student’s electronic records system.) Initial training and recertification will be provided through WCPSS, if needed.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Instructional delivery methods

Core subjects knowledge

Diversity and FERPA confidentiality

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Safety and supervision

Clear communication

Behavioral interventions

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant (IA) to support teachers and students across elementary, middle, or high school settings. You will assist in classroom activities, help implement instructional goals, and provide administrative support to teachers.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with Title I requirements possible; CPI certification preferred. You will engage with diverse students, maintain FERPA confidentiality, and collaborate with staff