Classroom Support Specialist

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce instruction and monitor progress. The role involves classroom supervision, materials preparation, and coordination with staff to maintain a conducive learning environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to policies, safety, and active participation in professional development and school activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily.
• Ability to assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe students' performance and records relevant data to assess progress.
• Present subject matter to students under direction of teachers, using delivery methods.
• Assist with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, organizing classroom learning spaces, and ordering materials.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s).
• Participate in daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children's arrival and departure to and from schools.
• Participate in professional development and other meetings.
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Observation & assessment

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

48 credit hours or two years higher education

WorkKeys assessment

DOL Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce instruction and monitor progress. The role involves classroom supervision, materials preparation, and coordination with staff to maintain a conducive learning environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to policies, safety, and active participation in professional development and school activities.