Instructional Assistant - Regular Education Kindergarten

Wake County Public School System • Fuquay-Varina, NC

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About The Position

Performs instructional support work assisting classroom teachers in classroom activities as well as general administrative support tasks. Implements goals and objectives established by licensed teachers and works directly with students. Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by teachers or administrators. Plans and collaborates with teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts based on the understanding of individual students.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working toward an Associate’s degree in birth-through kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or a related field, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, or two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.

Nice To Haves

• First aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program.
• Assists teachers in instructional activities and ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy environment for all students.
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials.
• Ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support the school program.
• Works with an individual student and/or specific groups of students in a different classroom and/or area of the school, as needed.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
• May perform vision and hearing screenings; enters results into the Electronic Access Student Information System (EASi).
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED