Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant​/PNA;

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/PNA (26-27)

In this role, you will serve as a personal needs EC Assistant for the 26-27 school year, supporting the assigned teacher and EC students in achieving their IEP goals and accessing general education.

Hourly NC 07B/Full-time, 09 months.

Reports To:

Principal.

Place of Work:
On the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The school reserves the right to require you to work at other locations as reasonably required.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Collect data to document individual student progress toward IEP goals.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support).
• Assist with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with student attendance procedures, record keeping, and organizing classroom learning spaces.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for assigned classroom(s).
• Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children’s arrival and departure to and from schools.
• Assist and supervise during emergency drills, assemblies, specials (e.g., PE, art, recess) field trips and other school‑related functions on and off campus.
• Provide physical assistance to students as needed in the areas of self‑help, clothing management, toileting (including accidents and catheterization), and feeding.
• Provide physical assistance to therapists and teachers as needed in duties related to occupational and physical therapy and mainstreaming classes.
• Provide physical assistance as needed to students by writing assignments, taking notes and/or writing students’ responses under the direction of the teacher.
• Provide physical assistance as needed to students by lifting, positioning, assisting with walking and by pushing wheelchairs.
• Participate in professional development and other meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and laws pertaining to exceptional children.
• Knowledge and ability to use current technology and alternate forms of communication relevant to specific disabilities, including low‑tech and high‑tech devices.
• Knowledge of classroom management and differentiation techniques.
• Knowledge of the Individual Education Program (process, strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning).
• Ability to use research‑based techniques in instruction and behavior management.
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs.
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums.
• Ability to problem‑solve utilizing sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment.

• At least one of the following that has been completed:
  • Associate's degree
  • Two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours
  • Ability to pass a formal assessment (Work Keys and 96 hours of in‑service training)
  • Completion of the NC Department of Labor Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship Program
• One year working with EC children preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.