Exceptional Children Instructional Assistant K-2

Exceptional Children Instructional Assistant K-2

Union Academy, K-12, Monroe, North Carolina.

Job : 5828222
Final date to receive applications: open until filled
Position Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Teacher/Principal

Provide support to the teacher in the instruction of students with exceptional needs. This position is responsible to the classroom teacher and/or school administrators and will carry out duties such as teaching, classroom management, and administrative support.

• Give group instruction and provide individualized instruction as prescribed by the teacher.
• Praise and reinforce achievement of students.
• Report student progress to the teacher.
• Serve as substitute teacher.
• Arrange classroom furnishings and equipment.
• Prepare visual aids and duplicate materials.
• Reorganize materials at the end of the day.
• Serve as proctor during testing.
• Perform morning and afternoon carpool duties.
• Monitor lunch and recess.
• Monitor classroom and manage behavior.
• Check and correct students' work while in progress and keep students on task.
• Assist in instructional preparation/support.
• Distribute and collect instructional materials.
• Complete and organize paperwork and other support documents.
• Plan and prepare for instructional activities with the classroom teacher.
• Assist in escorting and supervising students to other locations.
• Assist teachers with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, lunch, bulletin boards, and other daily routines.
• Secure and organize classroom supplies.
• Assist in reading, storytelling, calendar, and other appropriate activities.
• Assist small groups in the library, art class, computer lab, etc.
• Participate in appropriate in-service activities.
• Assist with classroom discipline.
• Attend meetings of the school as directed.
• Observe student performance and assist students in correcting seat work.
• Maintain the classroom in a clean, orderly, and functional condition.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the classroom teacher or school administrator.
• Strive to be a desirable example for students in attitude, actions, speech, and dress.
• Any other assigned duties.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize positive human relation skills with all staff.
• Keyboarding skills with accuracy at the required speed.
• Computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to compile and summarize information.
• Problem-solving ability with sound judgment.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to the school system.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
• Business letter writing and memo skills.
• Compose correspondence independently.
• Work in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• High school diploma or equivalent degree.
• Board may accept alternative qualifications as appropriate and acceptable.

• Physical ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds as needed.
• Interpersonal communication to convey information to parents, students, and staff.
• Application of common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Effective written and verbal communication in Standard English.
• Basic numerical aptitude: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Coordinate eye and hand use of a keyboard.
• Adaptability to performing under minimal to moderate stress.
• Ability to talk, write, and hear.
• Annual performance assessment per Board policy.
• Salary and work year as established by the Board.

• Lori Taylor
• 675 North ML King Jr Blvd
• Monroe, North Carolina 28110
• Phone:
• Email: lrtaylor