Classroom Support Specialist

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers across elementary, middle, or high school levels. The IA will assist in instructional activities, help prepare materials, and contribute to a caring, safe, and productive learning environment for students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administering interventions as needed, monitoring student progress, and supporting diverse learners while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet ESSA requirements: six semester hours in childhood education or two years of work experience in childhood settings (TITLE I schools).

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

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Instructional delivery methods

Core subjects knowledge

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Safety supervision

Classroom management

Interventions

Relationships with staff/parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers across elementary, middle, or high school levels. The IA will assist in instructional activities, help prepare materials, and contribute to a caring, safe, and productive learning environment for students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administering interventions as needed, monitoring student progress, and supporting diverse learners while maintaining confidentiality and