Classroom Support Specialist

careers-wcpss; Rolesville (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 and students across elementary, middle, or high school levels. The IA will help with instructional activities, prepare materials, and reinforce skills for diverse learners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus ESSA qualifications; CPI certification may be provided as needed. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and student welfare in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Meet the ESSA requirements: six semester hours of coursework in childhood education, OR two years of work experience in a childhood setting.
• CPI certification may be required depending on school.

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) if needed.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Instructional delivery methods

Core subjects knowledge

Diversity awareness

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Safety supervision

Effective communication

Behavioral interventions

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education

Two years of work experience in a childhood setting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers and students across elementary, middle, or high school levels. The IA will help with instructional activities, prepare materials, and reinforce skills for diverse learners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus ESSA qualifications; CPI certification may be provided as needed. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and student welfare in a school setting.