Assistant, Instructional 9mo K-3 TA
Education and Experience:
Completion of an Associate’s Degree or two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours, or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours of in-service training), or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program, or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development.
Associate’s Degree with a concentration in Education
More than two years of classroom experience.
Licensing / Certification Requirements:
- N/A
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Knowledge of specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position.
Ability to read a variety to manuals, write documents to present information to parents.
Ability to understand complex, multi-stepped written and oral instructions.
Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Ability to work independently, under general supervision.
Ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, parents and students.
Ability to provide a broad range of instructional assistance to teachers and others.
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with constant interruptions.
Ability to operate and maneuver standard office equipment and specialized classroom equipment.
Ability to work with student data.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Skill in problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.
Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
Physical Requirements: The job is performed in a classroom setting and requires the ability to
sit and stand for extended periods and to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, sitting on the floor, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights up to 25 pounds. There is good lighting and ventilation, it is reasonably quiet, and the work hours are reasonably regular.
In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
