Teacher Assistant
Coleridge Elementary
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Job summary
Coleridge Elementary in Ramseur, NC seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction and student activities. 7.75 hours daily, 10 months, Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly. Position may require a bus driving endorsement and subject to a valid NC driver’s license.
Requirements include a High School Diploma, or 48 college hours/Associate degree, or passing WorkKeys. Salary grade 56 plus supplement; start date Sep 17, 2026, for remainder of the 2026-2027 year.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required or equivalent.
- Option to have an Associate Degree, 48 college hours, or WorkKeys proven.
- Must be able to obtain NC bus driver license if needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist teacher with instruction and evaluation.
- Monitor safety and student well‑being during activities.
- Provide one‑on‑one and small group support as needed.
- Maintain records and communicate student progress.
Skills
Education
Job description
Randolph County School System Coleridge Elementary - Ramseur, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
Randolph County School System Coleridge Elementary - Ramseur, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Randolph County School System
Job ID: 5924159
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 17, 2026
7.75 hours daily/ 10 months
Student days only
Position is for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year
Must have one of the following: an Associate degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass the WorkKeys assessment
Must be willing and eligible to obtain a bus driver's license and sub as needed on the bus
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POSITION TITLE
Teacher Assistant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school/classroom(s)
SALARY
Salary Grade 56 plus supplement
FLSA STATUS
Non Exempt
REPORTS TO
Assigned Teacher/Principal
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
9 or 10
POSITION PURPOSE
The Teacher Assistant performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. The Teacher Assistant may be requested to perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, 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 Teacher Assistant provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems, may lead small group activities, and may be assigned to EC classes to provide appropriate assistance. The Teacher Assistant also assists the lead teacher 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 teacher to whom the Teacher Assistant is assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when 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 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 speak English clearly in order to be understood by students
- 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.
- High School Diploma
- Associate Degree; or
- Minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or
- Pass Work Keys Assessment
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
- Training in assisting students with special needs
- Able to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements
- Assist teacher(s) with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
- Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
- Monitor student attitudes and encourage self-esteem
- Assist students with becoming increasingly independent
- Monitor student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom
- Record time out and in class suspension
- Assist with crisis prevention; restrain students appropriately and as trained, as needed
- Assist students with learning; reinforce and clarify instructions as permitted
- Conduct short sessions on improving study skills
- Provides one-on-one assistance as needed
- Maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
- Perform general housekeeping duties associated with maintaining an orderly classroom
- Perform minor repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment
- Perform various clerical duties as needed
- Maintain records of student progress as instructed by the teacher
- Develop and file incident reports
- Assist teacher with grading student papers and scoring tests as requested
- Serve as a test proctor as directed
- Check daily attendance
- Develop classroom display and instructional materials
- Maintain and operate audiovisual equipment
- Feed students, when necessary; toilet students, if needed; and assist with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves
- Participates in staff development workshops and staff meetings as required
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher and/or the Principal or Principal’s Designee
Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. May be required to assist students including lifting, holding, restraining, guiding, leading by hand, etc.
Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. May be required to assist students including lifting, holding, restraining, guiding, leading by hand, etc.
Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.
The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations
Reviewed by: Employee's Signature
Date
Approval by: Supervisor's Signature
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The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.
Position Type: Full-Time
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Kerri Cole , Principal
- Coleridge Elementary
- Email: kcole@randolph.k12.nc.us
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