Elementary Classroom Support Specialist

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Estes Hills (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Estes Hills Elementary School. The role supports the classroom teacher by working with students and managing instructional activities in a 10-month schedule.

The position requires 48 semester hours or equivalent core credits with WorkKeys, a high school diploma, and preference for an associate's degree and prior experience with children. Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with materials, and supporting

Qualifications

• Must have either 48 semester hours earned/passed or 7 credits in at least two core subjects (English, Math, Writing) and passing WorkKeys proficiency assessment.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher by working with individual students, small groups or large groups.
• Reinforces learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher and devises strategies based on student needs.
• Guides independent study, enrichment, or remedial activities and reads to students.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials; corrects assignments and supervises tests.
• Assists with behavior management and communicates with the supervising teacher about student information.
• Communicates with and responds to parents as directed by the teacher, maintaining confidentiality.
• Supervises students during breakfast/lunch, bus duty, class, drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Accompanies students to special classes and assists as needed.
• May substitute as a teacher when appropriate; serves as information source for substitutes.
• Performs classroom health procedures under the nurse's supervision and clerical duties as needed.

Education

Education credits

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Experience with children preferred

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Estes Hills Elementary School. The role supports the classroom teacher by working with students and managing instructional activities in a 10-month schedule.

The position requires 48 semester hours or equivalent core credits with WorkKeys, a high school diploma, and preference for an associate's degree and prior experience with children. Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with materials, and supporting