EC Instructional Assistant

EC Instructional Assistant

Wayne County Public Schools

• Hold at least an Associate’s Degree
• Have 48 hours of transferable college coursework
• Have completed Pathways to Teacher Assistant I (48 hours) and Teacher Assistant Training II (48 hours) for 96 contact hours

Principal

To assist the teacher by monitoring and supporting students in the classroom and during other activities to ensure quality instruction in a safe environment.

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Maintain and improve professional competence; participate in development and support of the broad school vision.
• Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record time out and in‑class suspensions; assist with crisis prevention and de‑escalation techniques with students as needed.
• Constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage self‑esteem.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines, and snack time. Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; grade student papers; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate audiovisual equipment; maintain class files.
• Assist with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of teachers.
• Serve as the chief source of information for substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and/or principal.

• Ten‑month employment / At‑Will / FLSA Non‑Exempt

• NC State Salary Schedule

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• General knowledge of activities performed by the lead teacher.
• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
• General knowledge of student handbook rules.
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to impart information to a child’s level of comprehension.
• Ability to record and store data accurately.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc.
• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 20‑50 lbs. (frequently), carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

The statements of the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Education and Training

• Education Management