Classroom Support Specialist - Instructional Assistant

Wake County Public School System; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant to support instruction across elementary, middle, or high school settings. This role emphasizes assisting teachers, reinforcing skills, and maintaining a safe classroom environment while engaging with students in diverse learning contexts.

The IA will collaborate on lesson planning, help prepare materials, and support in delivering instructional activities.

Qualifications

• MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps familiarity.
• Understanding of effective instructional delivery methods and classroom support.
• Familiarity with basic FERPA compliance and student privacy expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities and classroom routines.
• Prepare materials and ensure resources are available for lessons.
• Support individual students or groups as directed by teachers.
• Participate in district staff development and ongoing training.
• Maintain student safety and positive classroom environment.
• Support vision and hearing screenings as needed and record results.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Instructional delivery

Student support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six semester hours in childhood education

Two years of work experience in a childhood setting

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant to support instruction across elementary, middle, or high school settings. This role emphasizes assisting teachers, reinforcing skills, and maintaining a safe classroom environment while engaging with students in diverse learning contexts.

The IA will collaborate on lesson planning, help prepare materials, and support in delivering instructional activities.