Special Education Instructional Assistant - Classroom Support

Wake County Public School System; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant-Special Education to support teachers in delivering special education programs and IEP goals. The role emphasizes a safe, encouraging classroom, collaboration with staff, and maintaining confidential student information.

The position covers general curriculum support, assistive technology deployment, and health-related student supports, within a school site setting in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• For Title I schools: six sem. hrs in early childhood ed OR two years in early childhood setting.
• Must meet ESSA employment requirements for Title I schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with coordinating instructional programs for special education students.
• Assist with strategies to implement behavioral intervention plans.
• Prepare materials and organize classroom activities per lesson plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information under FERPA and related laws.
• Support transitions between classes and assist students with health care needs as required.
• Document and file required reports and records, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Safety & supervision

Communication skills

FERPA compliance

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six documented semester hours in early childhood education OR two years of work experience in an early childhood setting

ESSA-related employment requirements for Title I schools

Tools

CPI training (provided by WCPSS)

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant-Special Education to support teachers in delivering special education programs and IEP goals. The role emphasizes a safe, encouraging classroom, collaboration with staff, and maintaining confidential student information.

The position covers general curriculum support, assistive technology deployment, and health-related student supports, within a school site setting in North Carolina.