Assistant - EC Extended Content Support

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Cumberland County Schools 368 Hope Mills Middle - Hope Mills, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5894133

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: Support Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 24+ college level semester hours completed along with the approved Work Keys Assessments (see below). Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must upload a resume', and one of the following to qualify:

1. College transcript showing a degree was earned

2. College transcript showing at least 48 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) uploaded into the application.

3. College transcript showing at least 24 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) plus Work Keys Assessments with passing scores in these 3 areas. This includes:
Workplace Documents (Reading)- Score of 4 or better,
Business Writing - Score of 3 or better, and Applied Mathematics
- Score of 4 or better.

Link to Site:
Work Keys

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assists the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities; developing classroom procedures; preparing necessary materials; and presenting instructional activities as directed by the teacher.

- Assists the student to increase their confidence, self esteem and independence.

- Attends to the students physical and personal care needs.

- Assists the student who has difficulty communicating with others.

- Supports students in social activities throughout the total school program.

- Demonstrate respect for children of all abilities and from all social and cultural backgrounds.

- Develop good relationships with children, their parents, and with teachers and other professionals such as speech, occupational and physical therapists.

- Conducts self as a positive role model, enjoys working as part of a team and have a responsible attitude.

- Maintain confidentiality standards.

- Participates in Staff Development as required by Cumberland County Schools.

- Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.

- Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

BASIC LIFE OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS:

-Walking (within the classroom, to and from buses, cafeteria, recreational areas and other areas in the school and at school related activities away from the school.

- Climbs stairs as needed.

- Stoop, kneel and sit on floor to interact with students.

- Physically assist students in completing various motor activities including lifting and carrying.

- Grasping scissors and writing implements to teach fine motor skills and to complete required planning activities.

- Running when necessary to demonstrate motor skills and when necessary to maintain children in the designated instructional area.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

- To provide physical restraint when necessary.

- To feed students with disabilities who cannot feed themselves.

- To lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs, the floor, mat tables, the toilet and the bus, etc.

- To provide and assist students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers, menstrual pads, etc., needs during the school day.

- To provide CPR/First Aide when necessary.

ESSENTIAL VISUAL ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

- To visually track and supervise movements of children.

-To read IEP’s and other printed material.

ESSENTIAL AUDITORY ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

- Auditory acuity necessary to be aware of student verbal behavior and other auditory cues necessary for effective classroom management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

REV 04/25

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,438 to $3,450 Per Month

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Regina Blanding , Principal
• 368 Hope Mills Middle
• Phone:
• Email: reginablanding.nc.us