INSTRUCTIONAL/TEACHER ASSISTANT

INSTRUCTIONAL/TEACHER ASSISTANT

Mooresville Graded School District South Elementary School - Mooresville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Mooresville Graded School District , and

North Carolina School Jobs Job Details Job ID:

5637457

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Mar 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Qualifications:

Associates Degree (4 8 college credit hours) or higher

Special Considerations:

Each teacher assistant should be well versed in assisting with varied instructional methods to prepare students for life in the 21st century and beyond. An essential requirement is to demonstrate a vigorous disposition for continuous learning . Teacher Assistants should understand that continuing to grow and learn in using digital resources involving methodologies of instruction is a part of our employee DNA in MGSD. We expec t every T eacher Assistant to embrace the district motto of every child, every day , while assisting with instruction in every classroom. Teacher Assistants should demonstrate effective technology skills, authentic collaboration skills ; be willing to try to uti lize varied methods to meet the diverse learning needs of students to increase their overall performance and academic achievement; able to effectively monitor students and create a classroom environment conducive for all students to experience academic, social, and emotional success.

Reports to:

Assigned Teacher and School Administration (Principal and Assistant Principals)

Supervises:

All students within the school environment.

Purpose of Position:

• To assist in creating and maintain ing a safe and nurturing classroom environment where every student has a sense of belonging and is challenged to think critically about real-world issues as it relates to the NC Essential Standards within the Common Core Curriculum.
• To assist in ensuring that students are provided the equal opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to be promoted to the next grade level and earn a high school diploma.
• To establish healthy and appropriate relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the community in order to facilitate success for all students.
• To stay abreast of current trends in education to best meet the needs of all students and prepare them for a successful future in an ever-evolving technological world.

Responsibilities, Duties, & Expectations:

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson planning, preparation and implementation under the direction of classroom teachers and administration.
• Conducts quality learning experiences with small groups of children and sometimes individual students.
• Assists the teacher in the preparation and duplication of instructional materials and parent correspondence
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously
• Assists in maintenance of student portfolios and classroom records in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining neat and orderly work and study areas
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays
• Participates in appropriate training and meetings, as assigned
• Administers, scores, and records student assessments and assignments
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Assists with the collection of records and money
• Assists with lunch, snacks, and cleanup routines
• Alerts the teacher(s) to any problems or special information about individual students
• Assists the teacher in attending to the physical, health and safety needs of the students
• Serves as the chief source of help and information to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher of record.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, staff and school related business
• Accompanies the students and teacher when they attend special functions or take field trips
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or school administration

Evaluation and Measurement of Performance:

Classified Evaluation Form -

Instructional Staff Term of Employment:

Ten Months; f ull benefits package offered with full-time employment. MGSD Salary Schedule - NC 04

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Contact Information Tonya Neill 305 N Main St Mooresville, North Carolina 28115-2453

Phone:

704-658-2530

Email:

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