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Caldwell County Schools

Instructional Assistant

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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

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Job Description

Summary Performs any combination of the following duties in the classroom to assist the teaching staff and facilitate student learning. Assist in facilitating learning virtually in collaboration with CCCT&I instructors and the APEX online learning program. Required education, training, and experience Must meet
Paraprofessional Requirements:
Two-year degree or 48 college semester hours. Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Basic understanding of digital tools related to classroom instruction. Ability to write simple correspondence. Essential duties and responsibilities Supervises groups of students participating in digital instructional platforms. Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, digital tools equipment for students, etc. Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents. Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information. Works cooperatively with all school personnel and parents. Performs all non-instructional duties as assigned by the administration. Operates learning aids (Highway room digital formats) and technological equipment. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline. Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible. Ensures adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students. Updates progress of students and assists counselors in conferring with parents on the progress of students on a regular basis. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. Other duties as assigned by the principal.