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Instructional Assistant (2026-2027)
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,476 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Assistant (2026-2027)
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Hillcrest Elementary - Burlington, North Carolina This job is also posted in Alamance-Burlington School System, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5911085
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Instructional Assistant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school/classroom(s)
SALARY
Salary Grade 56
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO
Assigned Teacher/Principal
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER
OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Teacher Assistant performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. The Teacher Assistant may be requested to perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, assist with providing a secure testing environment as assigned, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. In addition, the Teacher Assistant provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems, may lead small group activities, and may be assigned to EC classes to provide appropriate assistance. The Teacher Assistant also assists the lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties as needed. All duties listed under "Essential Duties" are at the request of, or under the direction of, the teacher to whom the Teacher Assistant is assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Degree Level:
Associate's Degree
Minimum Experience/Requirements:
Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) hold at least an Associate's Degree, 2) 48-semester hours of transferable college coursework, or 3) have 96-contact hours of college coursework plus passing scores on the WorkKeys test.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity
Ability to motivate students
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
Ability to perform general clerical duties
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
Ability to operate common office machines
Ability to serve as a testing proctor as requested
Ability to maintain basic files and records
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to speak English clearly in order to be understood by students
Ability to exhibit empathy and patience especially with younger children and children with special needs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
Training in dealing with students with special needs
Spanish Speaking
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist teacher(s) with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
Monitor student attitudes and encourage self-esteem
Assist students with becoming increasingly independent
Monitor student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom
Record time out and in class suspension
Assist with crisis prevention; restrain students appropriately and as trained, as needed
Assist students with learning; reinforce and clarify instructions as permitted
Conduct short sessions on improving study skills
Provides one-on-one assistance as needed
Maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
Perform general housekeeping duties associated with maintaining an orderly classroom
Perform minor repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment
Perform various clerical duties as needed
Maintain records of student progress as instructed by the teacher
Develop and file incident reports
Assist teacher with grading student papers and scoring tests as requested
Serve as a test proctor as directed
Check daily attendance
Develop classroom display and instructional materials
Maintain and operate audiovisual equipment
Feed students, when necessary; toilet students, if needed; and assist with any other task's students are not able to perform for themselves
Participates in staff development workshops and staff meetings as required
Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher and/or the Principal or Principal's Designee
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required