ISS/Teacher Assistant

332 - Orange High School; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Schools 332 - Orange High School in Hillsborough, NC is hiring a full-time ISS/Teacher Assistant. Starting date is immediate; works Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, 10 months per year, under the Assigned Principal/Teacher. Salary is Grade 56 plus local supplement; non-exempt status.

The ISS provides one-on-one academic and behavioral support, maintains a testing environment, and assists with clerical tasks and housekeeping as needed. Valid NC driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher with 48 college hours and GPA 2.0 or higher.
• Experience working with students; ability to maintain a disciplined academic environment.
• Able to perform general clerical duties and operate common office machines.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (NC).

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for students in the In‑School Suspension classroom.
• Take daily attendance.
• Review ISS policies and expectations with students daily.
• Monitor ISS assignments and provide instructional assistance as appropriate.
• Ensure students have security escorts to lavatory facilities.
• Refer behavior problems to Assistant Principals.

Skills

Discipline management

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Clerical duties

Testing proctoring

Conflict resolution

Motivating students

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

48 college hours with GPA 2.0+

WorkKeys Assessment

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

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ISS/Teacher Assistant

Orange County Schools 332 - Orange High School - Hillsborough, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Orange County School District - NC

Job Details

Job ID: 5862863
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

ISS/Teacher Assistant

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned School

SALARY

Salary Grade 56 plus local supplement

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORT TO

Assigned Principal/Teacher

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION PURPOSE:

The ISS (In‑School Suspension) performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks. The ISS may be requested to perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher(s), meet the needs of all students, assist with providing a secure testing environment as assigned, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. In addition, the ISS provides one‑on‑one assistance with academics and behavioral problems that may lead to small group activities. The ISS also assists with general housekeeping and clerical duties as needed. All duties listed under “Essential Duties” are at the request of, or under the direction of, the Principal/Assistant Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Applicant should know school and classroom rules, procedures, and practices.
• Applicant must have the ability to interpret and establish appropriate rules, methods, and techniques in maintaining a disciplined academic environment.
• Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and patience.
• Applicant must have experience working with students, and knowledge of conflict resolution techniques is strongly encouraged.
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Ability to perform general clerical duties
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
• Ability to operate common office machines
• Ability to serve as a testing proctor as requested
• Ability to maintain basic files and records
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to exhibit empathy and patience, especially with younger children and children with special needs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• Associate Degree
• Minimum of 48 hours of college-level coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Workkeys Assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
• Training in dealing with students with special needs
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supervision for students who are assigned to the In‑School Suspension classroom.
• Take daily attendance.
• Review in‑school suspension policies, procedures, and student expectations with students daily.
• Monitor all ISS assignments; provide encouragement and feedback to students, monitor tests and computer work, and provide instructional assistance as appropriate.
• Ensure students have security escorts to lavatory facilities.
• Refer behavior problems to Assistant Principals.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jason Johnson , Principal
• 332 - Orange High School
• Email: [e-mail]