Instructional Assistant - General Education

Wake County Public School System•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs instructional support work assisting classroom teachers with classroom activities and general administrative tasks. Implements goals and objectives established by licensed teachers and works directly with students, assisting individuals or groups across curricular areas as directed by teachers or administrators. Plans and collaborates with teachers on special strategies related to childcare licensure requirements. Supports pre-K licensed programs and helps maintain an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthy environment for students.

Requirements

Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods.
Working knowledge of core subjects at the grade level of the assignment.
Ability to recognize and support students with diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles.
Ability to protect confidential personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively.
Ability to motivate students and constantly supervise their safety and well-being.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written forms using varied communication techniques and tools.
Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.
High school diploma or GED, and either hold or be working toward an associate degree in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or a related early childhood education field, or hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Those working toward an associate degree or CDA must complete at least six documented semester hours per year; OR meet ESSA employment requirements and have either six documented semester hours of early childhood education coursework or two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.
Must be able to use office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers and communicate effectively.
Must be able to work in a classroom and office environment and come into direct contact with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Nice To Haves

First aid and CPR certifications.
Depending on school and student needs, hold and maintain Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification as determined by WCPSS Special Education Services. Training and renewal support will be provided as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities and duties that implement the pre-K licensed program and support teachers' instructional activities.
Help ensure an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthy environment for all students.
Assist teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom licensure procedures, and preparing materials.
Ensure lesson materials are readily available according to students' needs and lesson plans.
Demonstrate professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and support the school program.
Work with individual students or specific groups in different pre-K licensed classrooms or areas of the school as needed.
Participate in district staff development and continued professional growth in the area of assignment.
Maintain a positive disposition, exercise good judgment, and remain calm when dealing with students.
May conduct vision and hearing screenings and enter results into ECATS.
Perform other related duties as assigned.