Instructional Assistant - General Education, Multi-Grade

Wake County Public School System • Cary, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant provides instructional and administrative support to classroom teachers in an elementary, middle, or high school setting. The role works directly with students, carrying out goals and objectives established by licensed teachers and assisting individuals or groups across curricular areas as directed by teachers or administrators. The assistant also plans and collaborates with teachers on strategies to reinforce skills and concepts according to students’ individual needs.

The position supports classroom activities and the broader school program, helping maintain an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthy environment. It may involve working with students in different classrooms or school areas, participating in staff development, and performing vision and hearing screenings. The position is based at a school site and operates in a classroom environment. It is nonexempt, has a Monday–Friday work schedule, and may include occasional evenings or weekends. Workdays begin at least 30 minutes before the student instructional day and may not exceed 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For assignment at a Title I school, meet ESSA employment requirements and have either six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education or two years of work experience in a childhood setting.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods and core subjects at the grade level of the assigned position.
• Ability to support students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; motivate students; and supervise their safety and well-being.
• Ability to protect confidential personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using varied communication techniques and tools.
• Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions as needed.
• Depending on school and student needs, hold and maintain Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification if required by the principal; training is provided through WCPSS.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities and duties that support the total school program and a safe, healthy, encouraging, and caring environment for students.
• Help plan and organize instruction, evaluate instructional activities, develop classroom procedures, and prepare materials according to lesson-plan needs.
• Work with individual students or specific groups in another classroom or area of the school as needed.
• Participate in district staff development and continued professional growth in the assigned area.
• Maintain a positive disposition, exercise good judgment, and remain calm when working with students.
• Perform vision and hearing screenings when assigned and enter results into the Electronic Access Student Information System (EASi).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED