EC TA

Teacher Assistant – Exceptional Children Services

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher of students with disabilities. The employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the supervising teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides individual assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities as directed.

Employee assists the supervising teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a Principal and/or supervising teacher.

Assists supervising teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness. Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent. Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; assists with de-escalation techniques with students as needed. Assists students with learning;

reinforces and clarifies instructions; may conduct short sessions on improving study skills; creates and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides individual assistance as needed. Maintains standardized records as well as daily/weekly documentation concerning the progress of students. Performs general housekeeping duties necessary to maintain an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.

Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc. Feeds students, when necessary; toilets students (including diapering), if needed; and assists with any other tasks that students are unable to perform for themselves as directed by the supervising teacher and school administration.

Maintains student confidentiality.

Participates in staff development workshops as directed by Exceptional Children Services. Performs other related work as required.

Separate Level Classes:
Assists with the delivery of special services for students with disabilities served in separate level classes; assists with daily living skills; provides individual academic instruction; works to keep students on task during group instruction. Provides personal care assistance to the student as needed. Accompanies students to and from the bus; guides students to their classrooms.

Pre-Kindergarten Classes:
Assists teacher with setting up the room for morning activities; greets students; assists students with the placement of belongings; may supervise morning activities. Supplements the activities of the lead teacher; assist students with activities initiated by the teacher; reinforces learning in small groups; provides one on one individual assistance; supervises Centers; participates in activities for children with special needs; assists students with independent projects;

listen to students; reads stories. Constantly monitors the behavior of students and employs strategies as necessary to protect students from injury; rewards good behavior; responds to inappropriate behavior as instructed by the teacher; supervises playtime and situations where the classroom teacher is out of the room. Prepares daily snacks; accompanies students  work with special programs in the school, accompany classes on field trips, assist with physical education class, assist with the instruction of emergency procedures, perform lunch, bus, hall duty, etc.

Gives approved medications; assists sick or hurt children; contacts parents, if necessary as directed by the supervising teacher. Prepares letters for parents, informing them of classroom activities as directed by the supervising teacher.

Must meet North Carolina PreK Teacher Assistant Requirements: 10A NCAC…