Elementary Teacher Assistant - Classroom Support Specialist

Onslow County Public Schools; Maysville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools at Silverdale Elementary in Maysville, North Carolina is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities.

The role includes assisting instruction, managing student behavior, preparing instructional materials, and monitoring safety and student well‑being; experience with digital age learning is valued, and the role reports to the Principal.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Knowledge of core subjects at the grade level.
• Familiarity with school organization and community.
• Basic understanding of expected behavior of children.
• Ability to operate various technology tools.
• Ability to work cooperatively with school personnel.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Follows school policies and regulations.
• Assists in classroom/student management and discipline.
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by the teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates instructional activities.
• Prepares visual aids and instructional materials.
• Assesses student work as instructed by the teacher.
• Assists in recording student behavior and progress.
• Monitors safety and well-being of students.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Assists with digital age learning in the classroom.
• Encourages and supports academic growth of students.
• Models ethical and appropriate behavior.
• Assist with needs of all students including exceptional students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Working with children

Core subjects knowledge

School organization

Behaviour understanding

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Independence in problem solving

Ability to follow instructions

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree required (emphasis in math, reading, writing and content knowledge)

Minimum 2.5 GPA

ETTP coursework within first school year

Job description

Onslow County Public Schools at Silverdale Elementary in Maysville, North Carolina is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities.

The role includes assisting instruction, managing student behavior, preparing instructional materials, and monitoring safety and student well‑being; experience with digital age learning is valued, and the role reports to the Principal.