Title I Teacher Assistant (Temporary 1/5/26-5/28/26)

Stanly County Schools•New London, NC

About The Position

An employee in this class provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken. Errors are expected to be recognized promptly by the supervisor and corrected with little negative consequence. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal.

Requirements

Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children
Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made
Some knowledge of the school organization and its community
Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages
Skill necessary to operate classroom based technology and standard office equipment
Skill to make learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans
Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective
Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor
Ability to impart information to the child’s level of comprehension
Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward, and correction
Ability to solve independently most minor problems
Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision
Ability to record and store data accurately
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
Associates Degree (or higher) required; or a minimum of 48 semester hours college-level coursework
CDL with P&S endorsement required
Prior experience in instruction and/or supervision of students

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating Instructional activities, developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials.
Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.
Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.
Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
Participates in staff development workshops.
Maintains a CDL with B and P endorsements and serves as a bus driver when required.
Perform related tasks as required or directed by a supervisor.