Engaging Instructional Assistant - School-Based Support

Wake-County-Public-School-System; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant (IA) to support teachers and students in elementary, middle, or high school settings. The IA will assist with instructional activities, plan with teachers, and reinforce skills according to lesson plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with additional Title I qualifications as applicable. Collaboration with staff, strong Microsoft Office and Google Apps skills, and a focus on student safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Education and Training requirements for TITLE I schools as applicable
• Six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education, OR two years of work experience in a childhood setting for TITLE I schools

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program, assists teachers in instructional activities, and assists teachers in ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy environment for all students.
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support the school program.
• Works with an individual student and/or specific groups of students in a different classroom and/or area of the school, as needed.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Instructional delivery methods

Core subjects knowledge

FERPA confidentiality

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Student safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant (IA) to support teachers and students in elementary, middle, or high school settings. The IA will assist with instructional activities, plan with teachers, and reinforce skills according to lesson plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with additional Title I qualifications as applicable. Collaboration with staff, strong Microsoft Office and Google Apps skills, and a focus on student safety are essential.