Kindergarten Instructional Assistant - Inspire & Support

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers across elementary, middle, and high schools in a school-site setting. The IA will assist in instructional activities and collaboration to reinforce skills, and help with administrative tasks while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for diverse learners.

The role requires working with teachers to reinforce learning, maintain FERPA privacy, and participate in professional development within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education, OR two years of work experience in a childhood setting.
• ESSA requirements for Title I schools may apply.
• CPI certification may be required depending on school and student population.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program and support teachers.
• Aids teachers with planning, organizing, evaluating activities, and preparing materials.
• Demonstrates professional/technical skills to support classroom and school program.
• Works with individual students or groups in different classrooms as needed.
• Participates in district staff development and ongoing professional growth.
• Maintains a positive disposition and good judgment with students.
• May conduct vision/hearing screenings and enter results in EASi system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Instructional delivery

Core subjects knowledge

Diversity awareness

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Safety and supervision

Clear communication

Academic interventions

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education

Two years of work experience in a childhood setting

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers across elementary, middle, and high schools in a school-site setting. The IA will assist in instructional activities and collaboration to reinforce skills, and help with administrative tasks while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for diverse learners.

The role requires working with teachers to reinforce learning, maintain FERPA privacy, and participate in professional development within a