Kindergarten Instructional Assistant: Classroom Support Pro

Wake County Public School System; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers, assist in delivering instruction, and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment for students across elementary, middle, or high school levels.

The IA role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality (FERPA), and a willingness to collaborate with staff while supporting diverse learners and families within the school community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• ESSA requirements may apply for Title I schools.
• CPI certification may be requested by the principal.

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.
• May perform vision and hearing screenings; enters results into the Electronic Access Student Information System (EASi, student’s electronic records system.) Initial training and recertification will be provided through WCPSS, if needed.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Instructional delivery

Core subjects knowledge

Diversity awareness

FERPA confidentiality

Teamwork

Student motivation

Safety supervision

Communication skills

Behavioral interventions

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six semester hours in childhood education OR two years in a childhood setting

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers, assist in delivering instruction, and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment for students across elementary, middle, or high school levels.

The IA role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality (FERPA), and a willingness to collaborate with staff while supporting diverse learners and families within the school community.