Elementary Instructional Assistant (K–2)

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students across elementary, middle, or high schools. This role involves assisting in instructional activities, preparing materials, and helping create a safe and encouraging classroom environment.

You will collaborate with licensed teachers, implement strategies, supervise students, and participate in professional development as part of the district’s commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• For TITLE I schools, meet ESSA requirements and have six semester hours in childhood education or two years of work experience in a childhood setting.
• CPI certification may be required; CPI training provided by WCPSS if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program and assists teachers in instructional activities.
• Assists teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, and preparing materials; ensures materials for students are ready.
• Demonstrates professional skills to support the school program in the classroom.
• Works with individual students or groups in different classrooms as needed.
• Participates in district staff development and professional growth.
• Maintains a positive disposition and good judgement when dealing with students.
• May perform vision and hearing screenings and enters results in EASi.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Instructional delivery

Core subjects

Diversity awareness

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Student safety

Communication

Interventions

Relationships

Education

High school diploma

Six semester hours in childhood education

Two years in childhood setting

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students across elementary, middle, or high schools. This role involves assisting in instructional activities, preparing materials, and helping create a safe and encouraging classroom environment.

You will collaborate with licensed teachers, implement strategies, supervise students, and participate in professional development as part of the district’s commitment to student success.