Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant-Visually Impaired Classroom TA SY

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant-Visually Impaired Classroom TA 26-27 SY

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Non Instructional/Support Services

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Start Date

Open Date 09/08/2026

Closing Date 11/09/2026

The exceptional children (EC) teacher assistant, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion assisting the assigned teacher and instructing EC students. Position works cooperatively to guide children in achieving goals of the students' Individual Education Program (IEP) and provides access to general education as needed. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hourly NC 07B/Full-time, 09 months

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte
- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

• 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 their 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 superi…

• 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. This may include 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…