Teacher Assistant

Jonesville Elementary School; Jonesville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Yadkin County School District Jonesville Elementary School in Jonesville, North Carolina is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support instruction and student needs. The role involves one-on-one academic support, small group activities, and general classroom assistance.

The ideal candidate will have a 2-year degree (or equivalent), or 48 college hours, with the ability to follow instructions and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Possess a 2-year degree or 48 college credit hours.
• WorkKeys assessment in reading, writing, and math with bronze Level 3.
• Bus driver substitution may be required for hires after 9/1/18.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional tasks and evaluate effectiveness of tasks.
• Monitor safety and well-being of students; encourage independence.
• Maintain classroom discipline and assist with student behavior.
• Provide one-on-one instruction and reinforce lessons as needed.
• Keep standardized records and documentation of student progress.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain classroom materials and equipment.
• Assist with feeding and basic care as needed; support other tasks.
• Substitute as bus driver as required for hires after 9/1/18.

Skills

One-on-one instruction

Small group facilitation

Classroom support

Behavior management

Clerical duties

Education

2-year degree

48 semester hours

WorkKeys bronze (Level 3)

Tools

Computers

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Yadkin County School District Jonesville Elementary School - Jonesville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Teacher Assistant

Yadkin County School District Jonesville Elementary School - Jonesville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5972668

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. The employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. The employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. The employee assists the lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with executing instructional tasks and evaluating the effectiveness of tasks.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
• Feeds students, when necessary; toilets students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Teacher assistants with an effective date of hire of 9/1/18 and beyond will be required to substitute as a bus driver as needed.

Minimum Training and Experience

Teacher assistants must hold one of the following qualifications:

• A 2-year degree;
• A minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or
• A WorkKeys assessment in reading, writing, and math with a bronze passing score (Level 3).

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of activities performed by the teacher.
• General knowledge of the daily routines of the classroom.
• General knowledge of the student handbook.
• General knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
• General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction, equipment, and tools for children with special needs.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• 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 maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Reports to: Teacher

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ida Weisner , Principal
• Jonesville Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]