2026-2027 Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant for the new Healthcare Innovation Microschool at Jay M. Robinson High School will support the development of new programming and instructional opportunities for students of Cabarrus county. As this is a new endeavor, flexibility, curiosity, and adaptability are essential to a successful program.

While on campus, this position will supervise and support students completing coursework through Cabarrus Virtual Academy. This role requires active monitoring, instructional support, and technological support (as needed). Teacher Assistant will implement routines and structures, as determined by the Program Director.

Teacher Assistant will travel with students to The Pearl weekly to engage in learning opportunities with industry partners. While off campus, staff will provide instructional support and supervision to students in the program.

Teacher Asssistant will cultivate and sustain strong partnerships with students, families, and community partners to expand the impact of the microschool. Staff will maintain accurate data to monitor and support a cohort of student advisees within the program; this will include regularly scheduled check-ins with students on their virtual coursework progress.

General Definition of Work

Under general supervision, 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. Reports to a Program Director.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma and 48 semester hours OR
• High school diploma and Associates degree or higher OR
• High school diploma and at least silver score on Workkeys

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
• General knowledge of student handbook rules.
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• 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 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.

Salary

Pay Grade NC04

Reports to

Program Director

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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 concerning the progress of students.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes

copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.

• Participates in staff development workshops.
• Perform related tasks as required or directed by a supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc.
• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.