Teacher Assistant - Instructional Support (350022C)

Southern Middle School; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Middle School in Aberdeen, North Carolina is hiring a Teacher Assistant - Instructional Support on a temporary basis through 06/15/2027. Reporting to the Supervising Teacher and Principal, the role involves instructional, clerical and general classroom support to help implement the planned program and maintain a safe learning environment.

Qualifications include high school graduation or equivalent, 48 college hours or WorkKeys + staff development, and eligibility under No Child Left

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Qualifications required under the provisions of “No Child Left Behind”
• Associate degree, or
• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or
• Successful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development

Responsibilities

• Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroom
• Assists in the preparation of materials
• Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of the supervising teacher
• Assists in implementing the planned program
• Provides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation
• Participates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school program
• Carries out student supervisory duties to ensure a safe and healthful environment
• Collects and records money according to established procedures
• Maintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
• Performs clerical duties as assigned
• Demonstrates technical skill in operating equipment
• Assembles materials to maximize their use
• Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
• Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community
• Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community
• Assists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations
• Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
• Assists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroom
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Education

Graduation from high school

Associate degree

Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits

Successful completion of WorkKeys assessments + 96 staff development hours

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Instructional Support (350022C)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Temporary Position ending 06/15/2027

Reports to: Supervising Teacher and Principal

• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position
• Qualifications required under the provisions of “No Child Left Behind’
• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or
• Successful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development

Essential Job Functions:

• Instructional Assistance:
  • Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroom
  • Assists in the preparation of materials
  • Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of the supervising teacher
  • Assists in implementing the planned program
  • Provides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation
  • Participates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school program
  • Carries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment
• Clerical/Technical Assistance
  • Collects and records money according to established procedures
  • Maintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
  • Performs clerical duties as assigned
  • Demonstrates technical skill in operating equipment
  • Assembles materials to maximize their use
• General Classroom Assistance
  • Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
  • Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner
  • Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community
  • Assists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations
  • Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
  • Assists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroom
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motions
• use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• establish positive relationships with students
• deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• work with both children and adults with disabilities
• talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words/ Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear)

Teacher Assistant - Instructional Support (350022C)

Moore County Schools Southern Middle School - Aberdeen, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Moore County Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5985731

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Temporary Position ending 06/15/2027

Reports to: Supervising Teacher and Principal

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 10 months

Salary: Regular Education TA-Teacher Assistant I-56

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school

• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position

• Qualifications required under the provisions of “No Child Left Behind’

• Associate degree, or

• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or

• Successful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development

Essential Job Functions:

• Instructional Assistance:
  • Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroom
  • Assists in the preparation of materials
  • Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of the supervising teacher
  • Assists in implementing the planned program
  • Provides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation
  • Participates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school program
  • Carries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment
• Clerical/Technical Assistance
  • Collects and records money according to established procedures
  • Maintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
  • Performs clerical duties as assigned
  • Demonstrates technical skill in operating equipment
  • Assembles materials to maximize their use
• General Classroom Assistance
  • Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
  • Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner
  • Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community
  • Assists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations
  • Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
  • Assists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroom
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motions
• use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• establish positive relationships with students
• deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• work with both children and adults with disabilities
• talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words/ Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear)

Position Type: Temporary

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sandra Bare , Principal