Instructional Assistant Alexander Wilson

Instructional Assistant ) - Alexander Wilson

Alamance-Burlington Schools, Alexander Wilson Elementary – Haw River, North Carolina.

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

• Position Title: Instructional Assistant
• School/Department: Assigned school/classroom(s)
• 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

The Teacher Assistant (Instructional Assistant) performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. The Assistant may be requested to perform a wide range of tasks to support the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, assist with providing a secure testing environment, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. The Assistant also provides one‑on‑one assistance with academics and behavioral problems, may lead small group activities, and may be assigned to EC classes.

Additionally, the Assistant assists with general housekeeping and clerical duties as needed.

• Associate’s Degree (or equivalent)
• 48 semester hours of transferable college coursework, or 96 contact hours of college coursework plus passing scores on the Work Keys test.

• Constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students, especially during inclusive activities.
• Motivate students.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Perform general clerical duties.
• Maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Operate common office machines.
• Serve as a testing proctor as requested.
• Maintain basic files and records.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Speak English clearly.
• Exhibit empathy and patience, especially with younger children and those with special needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required.

• 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.

• Valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles.

• 2 to 5 years serving as a classroom teacher assistant.
• Training in dealing with students with special needs.
• Spanish speaking.

• 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 help 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.
• Provide one‑on‑one assistance as needed.
• Maintain standardized records and documentation concerning student progress.
• 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.
• 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 tasks students cannot perform themselves.
• Participate 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.

Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Ashley Westmoreland, Principal
• Alexander Wilson Elementary
• Email: .nc.us