EC Teacher Assistant Direct Support Job Asheboro area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Exceptional Children Direct Support

7.75 hours daily/ 10 months

Student days only

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

Salary Grade 56 plus supplement

Exempt

Reports to Principal, EC Director, and/ EC Assistant Director

None

Monday – Friday

37.5

10 months/Student Days Only

Position

Purpose:

The EC Direct Support personnel work under the supervision of the school principal and the assigned Exceptional Children's case manager to provide individual assistance and support that allows a student to participate in and access the curriculum and educational environment. The EC Direct Support personnel collaborates with assigned teacher and/or school personnel to encourage maximum student performance and develop independence across the continuum of the school day.

The EC Direct Support personnel should demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and communication throughout the school day. The EC Direct Support personnel are assigned / reassigned to school locations by Exceptional Children Services based on individual student needs.

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 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
Demonstrate appropriate verbal and written communications to school staff, parents, and students
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 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:

Associate Degree; or
Minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or
Pass Work Keys Assessment

Certification and License Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
CPI Training annually

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:

Accompanies and/or supports the student throughout the school day

Maintains the safety of the student

Assists with basic human functions such as toileting, eating/feeding and personal care

Assist with implementation of behavior management systems, techniques, and/or individualized behavior plans

Collaborates with the supervising teacher to administer and/or monitor any therapy, medication and/or special treatment required by the student while adhering to the guidelines of the Randolph County School System

Assists student with various needs including mobility throughout the school campus, transferring to and from wheelchairs/toilets and other equipment, utilization of communication systems and other technology

Performs other EC duties as directed by supervising teachers / administrators in cases of student absence or when student is engaged with other school personnel

Provides targeted reinforcement, modeling or instruction to meet IEP goals and access the general curriculum

Preparing instructional materials and modifications to the curriculum as directed by school staff

Collects written data to monitor progress

Participates in training with school personnel and implements procedures covered…