EC Teacher Assistant - Adaptive

Orange County Schools 336 - Pathways Elementary School
- Hillsborough, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Orange County Schools 336 - Pathways Elementary School
- Hillsborough, North Carolina

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Orange County School District - NC

Job : 5830205

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE: EC Teacher Assistant Adaptive

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Assigned school

SALARY: Salary Grade 56

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: EC Teacher

SUPERVISES: None

WORK WEEK

SCHEDULE:

Monday
- Friday

WORK HOURS: 40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: 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 in 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:

• Minimum Degree Level: Associate's Degree

Minimum Experience/Requirements:

• Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:
• 1) hold at least an Associate's Degree,
• 2) 48 semester hours of transferable college coursework, or
• 3) passing scores on the Work Keys test.

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 the student handbook rules and regulations
• General knowledge of the 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 relationships with teachers, peers, parents, students, and administrators

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Degree Level: Associate's Degree
• Experience working with exceptional children
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the 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, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines
• Escort students as assigned by the teacher or administrator
• Assist students with mobility needs such as lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs, loading…