EC Teacher Assistant

7.75 hours daily/ 10 months

Student days only

Position is for the remainder of the  school year

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

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POSITION TITLE

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school/classroom(s)

SALARY

Salary Grade 56 plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

EC Teacher, Principal, EC Director, and/or EC Assistant Director

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

9 or 10

POSITION PURPOSE:

The EC Teacher Assistant performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting students with disabilities with achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility. Further, the EC Teacher Assistant provides individual assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities as directed. The EC Teacher Assistant assists the supervising teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of the special education population
• General knowledge of the activities performed by the lead teacher
• General knowledge of the daily routines of the classroom
• General knowledge of student handbook rules and regulations
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in an emergency
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration
• General knowledge of the curriculum for the assigned grade
• Ability to maintain files and information
• Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
• Ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment
• Ability to operate adaptive equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with teachers, peers, parents, students, and administrators

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

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

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• If assigned as an assistant working with Emotionally Disabled students, the EC Teacher Assistant is required to become initially certified in a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) program and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process (adhering to all timelines)
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in an EC classroom/environment
• 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist classroom teacher with performing specific duties assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives

Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by the teacher

Assist with behavior modifications as requested by the teacher

Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment

Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, feeding, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines

Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator

Assist students with mobility needs such as lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs, loading and unloading on/off the bus, transporting students in and around the school and on field trips

Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment

Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher, therapist or pathologist

Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to the teacher and assist with student resolution

Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up

Maintain various confidential records and files

Participate in staff development activities as directed by the Department for Exceptional Children

Perform additional duties as requested by the teacher, principal or district EC staff

Pre-Kindergarten Classes - Performs all essential duties and responsibilities as well as:

Assist teacher with setting up the room for morning activities; greet students; assist students with the placement of belongings; may be asked to supervise morning activities

Supplement the activities of the teacher; reinforce learning in small groups; provide one-on-one individual…