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WCPSS

Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Overview POSITION TITLE (Oracle title) INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKING TITLE ... Monitors programs with students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, and complies with all ...

WCPSS

Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Overview POSITION TITLE (Oracle title) INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKING TITLE ... Monitors programs with students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, and complies with all ...

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How much do special collections student assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for special collections student assistant in Raleigh, NC is $19.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $22.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a special collections student assistant?

Special Collections Student Assistants are students employed by libraries, archives, or museums to help manage, preserve, and provide access to rare or unique materials. Their duties often include assisting patrons, shelving or retrieving items, processing archival collections, and helping with exhibits or digitization projects. They gain hands-on experience working with historical documents, rare books, manuscripts, and other valuable materials while supporting the daily operations of the Special Collections department.

What does a special collections student assistant do?

Special Collections Student Assistants often handle a variety of responsibilities, including assisting patrons with locating rare or archival materials, managing the security and proper handling of delicate items, and supporting collection organization or digitization projects. One common challenge is balancing customer service with the need to enforce strict usage policies to protect valuable resources. Assistants must also quickly learn specialized catalog systems and adapt to a highly detail-oriented environment, working both independently and as part of a small team of librarians and archivists.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a special collections student assistant?

To thrive as a Special Collections Student Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with library procedures, often supplemented by enrollment in a college or university. Experience with library management systems, digital archives, and basic cataloging tools is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and a customer-service mindset help you interact effectively with patrons and staff while handling rare or fragile materials. These skills ensure the preservation, accessibility, and proper management of valuable collections while providing reliable support to library operations.

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Infographic showing various Special Collections Student Assistant job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,509 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Special Assignment

Wake County Public School System

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-SPECIAL EDUCATION
WORKING TITLE
Special Education Instructional Assistant-General Curriculum
Special Education Instructional Assistant-Adapted Curriculum
Special Assignment Instructional Assistant (SAIA)
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Elementary, Middle, or High School
LOCATION
School Site
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 21
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends/ Workday must not exceed more than 40 hours per week and begins at least 30 minutes prior to the instructional day for students.)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides support and assists in coordinating instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP). Monitors programs with students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to the special education program throughout the district. Maintains an environment conducive to learning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(See Education and Training for requirements for TITLE I schools)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
  • Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
  • Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods;
  • Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines;
  • Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations;
  • Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others;
  • Ability to motivate students;
  • Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students;
  • Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE ALL SCHOOLS
  • High school diploma or GED.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE IF TITLE I SCHOOL
  • Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L. 114-95, AND have one of the following:
    • Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, OR
    • Two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process, adhering to all timelines; CPI training will be provided through Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), if needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • CPR and First Aid certification;
  • Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs (an individual with one or more difficulties such as, a physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment that causes an individual to require additional or specialized services or accommodations).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Provides support and assistance to teachers in coordinating instructional programs for special education students, including familiarity with student's IEP; ensures an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthful environment for all students.
  2. Assists teachers with strategies related to the implementation of students' behavioral intervention plans.
  3. Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
  4. Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support student achievement and the school program.
  5. Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
  6. Provides in-class support while promoting progress towards independence and self-determination for all students.
  7. Assists teachers with implementation of low- and high-tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices in the classroom to meet both class-wide and individual student needs.
  8. Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality.
  9. Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment.
  10. Coordinates, assists, and facilitates student transitions between classes; assists students by providing for special health care needs, which could include:
    1. Personal hygiene, restroom functions, diapering, etc.;
    2. Mobility assistance including lifting, positioning or transferring student;
    3. Activities related to seizure control;
    4. Feeding needs;
    5. Adaptive equipment needs such as wheelchairs, crutches, prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, hearing aids, braille, assistive listening devices (ADL), and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices;
    6. Behavioral assistance and CPI skills.
  11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-SATA Only:
  1. Assigned to be a one-on-one instructional assistant to a student who has severe to profound learning disabilities.
  2. Attends and successfully completes specialized training, as determined by student's IEP.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a classroom environment and requires sitting and standing throughout the day. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. School can contact the school's Physical Therapist for assistance, if needed, for proper lifting techniques.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/2025
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.

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Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) is a well-regarded educational institution based in Cary, NC, United States. As the largest school district in North Carolina and the 15th largest in the U.S, it operates within the education industry providing primary and secondary education to students in Wake County. The district oversees a wide array of schools, including traditional calendars, year-round calendars, modified calendars, and magnets. Founded in 1976, the WCPSS has consistently strived to meet the individual needs of all students by providing a safe, supportive, and rigorous learning environment.

Industry

Education

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Cary, NC, US

Year founded

1976

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