Teacher Assistant; WPS

Martin County Schools Williamston Primary School
- Williamston, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Martin County Schools Williamston Primary School
- Williamston, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in (NC) Martin County School District , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job : 5911475

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Williamston Primary School currently has an opening for a Teacher Assistant. (

Start Date:

As soon as possible.) The employee will work seven (7) hours per day for a total of 35 hours per week. See the job description below for more information.

This is a temporary position, and continued employment beyond the 2026-27 school year is subject to the availability of grant funds.

The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a license to drive a school bus and to drive when needed to “efficiently and effectively operate the school transportation system.” (Board Policy 4701 ) Bus driving duty is considered an essential function of this position.

GRADE :
Based on Grade 56 State Salary Scale for Classified Employees

FLSA :
Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO :
Principal and/or Lead Teacher

SUPERVISES :
None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10 months

• Associate Degree related to Education or 48 semester hours of transferable college coursework. (Official transcript is required to validate education.) OR
• Bronze-level Work Keys Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) or above and a score of 3 or higher on the Work Keys Business Writing assessment. (Tests are offered at Martin Community College.)
• Current and valid driver's license.

NATURE OF WORK :
Under general supervision, a teacher assistant performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities.

Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

• General knowledge of activities performed by lead teacher, daily routines of the classroom, student handbook rules, procedures to follow in the event of an emergency and the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate students and to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties, to operate common office machines, and to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
• Maintains standardized records and documentation…