Smart Instructional Assistant

Smart Start Instructional Assistant

McDowell County Schools Old Fort Elementary School - Old Fort, North Carolina

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Length of Position: Permanent

Type of Benefits: Partial

Months per Year: 10 months

Number of Hours per Day: 5

Number of Days per Week: 4

Grant funded

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks to assist a teacher. Supports the lead teacher in student instruction, classroom management, and administration.

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Constantly monitors student safety and well-being, encouraging self-esteem and independence.
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline.
• Provides one-on-one academic support and leads small group activities as needed.
• Maintains standardized records and documentation of student progress.
• Performs general housekeeping, repairs, and maintenance of classroom equipment.
• Manages clerical duties: incident reports, grading, attendance, copymaking, classroom displays, audiovisual equipment, supply orders, and file maintenance.
• Participates in staff‑development workshops and other related work.

Performs any other duties as required by the immediate supervisor.

Physical Requirements: Ability to use and move classroom equipment; light work. Willingness to assist with student toileting and changing.

Communication: Ability to speak and/or signal, receive instructions.

Language Ability: Read and prepare correspondence, reports, and instructional materials.

Interpersonal Temperament: Adaptable under stress, able to work with diverse individuals.

• General knowledge of teacher’s activities, classroom routines, and student handbook rules.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and principles of organization and administration.
• Knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Continuous monitoring of student safety and well-being in inclusive settings.
• Ability to motivate students and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Clerical ability, basic file keeping, and use of office machines.
• Follow oral and written instructions; establish effective working relationships.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferred:
Associate Degree in birth-through kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or related field. Alternately, valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Jill Ward , Principal
• Old Fort Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: jill.ward.nc.us