Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Randolph County School System Hopewell Elementary - Trinity, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

7.75 hours daily/ 10 months

Student days only

Must have one of the following: an Associate degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass the Work Keys assessment

Must be willing and eligible to obtain a bus driver's license and sub as needed on the bus

Teacher Assistant

Assigned school/classroom(s)

Salary Grade 56 plus supplement

Non Exempt

Assigned Teacher/Principal

None

Monday – Friday

40

9 or 10

The Teacher Assistant performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. The Teacher Assistant may be requested to perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, assist with providing a secure testing environment as assigned, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students.

In addition, the Teacher Assistant provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems, may lead small group activities, and may be assigned to EC classes to provide appropriate assistance. The Teacher Assistant also assists the lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties as needed. All duties listed under Essential Duties are at the request of, or under the direction of, the teacher to whom the Teacher Assistant is assigned.

• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Ability to perform general clerical duties
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
• Ability to operate common office machines
• Ability to serve as a testing proctor as requested
• Ability to maintain basic files and records
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to speak English clearly in order to be understood by students
• Ability to exhibit empathy and patience especially with younger children and children with special needs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

• High School Diploma
• Associate Degree; or
• Minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or
• Pass Work Keys Assessment

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

• Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
• Training in assisting students with special needs
• Able to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements

• 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 helps 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
• Provides one-on-one assistance as needed
• Maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
• 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
• Serve as a test proctor as directed
• Check daily attendance
• Develop classroom display and instructional materials
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