DOP Teacher Assistant (HQ)

Young World Physical Education; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Public Schools in Clayton, North Carolina seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers and students across a 9-month term. Immediate start, duties include instructional assistance, material prep, and supervision to maintain a productive learning environment.

Responsibilities also cover attendance checks, data entry, and collaboration with staff. Eligibility requires a High School diploma and Highly Qualified status via one of several routes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Status: 2- or 4-year degree, or 48 semester hours, or Pathways to TA + WorkKeys.
• Strong ability to work with children and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction and provides individualized help as prescribed by the teacher.
• Prepares visual aids, materials, and classroom setup; proctors testing and scores papers as instructed.
• Reports student progress and attendance; maintains health and discipline records as required.

Skills

Child interaction

Instructional support

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma

2- or 4-year degree

48 semester hours

TA Pathways/WorkKeys

Tools

None

Job description

DOP Teacher Assistant (HQ)

Johnston County Public Schools Clayton Middle - Clayton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5885953

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Johnston County Public Schools

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver-Highly Qualified Requirement

Term: 9 months

Site: Clayton Middle

Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Must meet the requirements for Highly Qualified Status by having one of the following qualifications: (1) Hold a 2 or 4 year degree, (2) Have completed 48 Semester Hours, or (3) Have completed the Pathways to TA Class and completed the accompanying WorkKeys Test. Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children. Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Assistance

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress; keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.

Instructional Preparation/Support

• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment, prepares visual aids and duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing; scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher; distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Attends workshops.

Report and Records

• Checks and report attendance.
• Enters data in health record, records student behavior and files data according to regulatory requirements.

Monitoring Student Behavior

• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations (hallway, playground, etc.).
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.
• Promotes student self-esteem; teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect for others.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Participates in development of discipline and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports significant change or lack of change in student behavior.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organization core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.

Duty to Drive a Bus/Sub Bus Driver/Bus Monitor/Sub Bus Monitor

• Serve as a Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver/Bus Monitor/Sub Bus Monitor for a school bus or activity bus as required by principal. Shall have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and must maintain appropriate bus driver certification at all times.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristina Benson , Certified Hiring Director
• 2320 US 70 Bus Hwy E.
• Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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