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.
MTSS•Reading Instructional Aide
Union Day School
Union Day School•Weddington, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Union Day School
Job Details
Job ID:
5878818
Application Deadline:
Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
MTSS•Reading
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
Union Day Charter School is a welcoming and tight-knit educational community, who prides itself on providing personalized and exceptional learning experiences for all students. Our school offers small class and grade sizes to ensure each student receives the attention they deserve. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where both students and teachers thrive. We are the first and "only" International Baccalaureate certified charter school in the state.
UDS Expectations:
Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community;
Show a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and be committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels
Operate in an organized and efficient manner; holding yourself accountable
Highly value and show a commitment to reflective practice
Have the ability to thrive in an innovative school environment
Duties and Responsibilities:
Gather, organize, and interpret assessment data on identified students. Provide small-group, and one-on-one interventions, for students performing below grade level.
Adjust interventions based on student data and individual needs.
Utilize best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified students. Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of students. Serve on the building level MTSS team and participate in MTSS meetings and PLC data analysis meetings.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, building administrators, and parents when designing the MTSS interventions.
Maintain accurate student records, parent communications records and student progress data reports as required by NC law and UDS policy. Attend professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies and support researched-based resource material needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support/maintain professional growth. Follow school guidelines and policies. Maintain proper professional conduct as defined in the Certified Staff Handbook.
Monitor and maintain quick response to MTSS referrals in order to make decisions on intervention services timely to staff and parents. Perform classroom observations as part of the MTSS referral process and ongoing progress monitoring.
Perform other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned by the MTSS Coordinator or Executive Director. Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information.
Benefits:
Small Class and Grade Sizes:
Enjoy the opportunity to work closely with students in a more intimate classroom setting.
Paid Employee Medical Benefits:
UDS pays 100% health coverage for all full-time employees.
Retirement Matching Benefits:
Generous retirement plan with matching contributions to help secure your financial future.
Compensation:
Based upon experience, degree/certification, the and NC State Salary Guide.
Union Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
