EC Teacher Assistant at Blackburn; SY

Teacher Assistant at Blackburn (26-27 SY ONLY)

Location:

Blackburn Elementary – Newton, North Carolina

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 10, 2026

Job Title: Teacher Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Status: Full-Time, 8 Hours/Day

Salary Range (Hourly): $15.60 – $18.39 (Based on Experience)

Temporary Title One Funded Position for the 26-27 SY ONLY

General Statement of Job: Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant. Under limited supervision of the EC teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of eligible students with disabilities. Performs tasks to support the teacher in the teaching‑learning process for students with disabilities. Reports to the EC teacher and/or principal.

• Give group instruction as prescribed by the EC teacher.
• Provide individualized instruction.
• Demonstrate various instructional activities.
• Monitor work assigned by the EC.
• Check and correct students' work while in progress.
• Keep students on task.
• Praise and reinforce achievement of students.
• Report student progress to the EC.
• Implement and collect data for IEP/BIP services under the direction of the EC teacher.

• Arrange classroom furnishings and equipment.
• Prepare visual aids.
• Duplicate materials.
• Reorganize materials at the end of the day.
• Serve as proctor during testing.
• Attend workshops.
• Score students' papers as instructed by the EC teacher.
• Distribute and collect instructional materials.

• Assist students with toileting & handwashing (including diaper/pull-up & clothing changes).
• Assist students with eating, while promoting independence and maintaining safety.
• Assist students with maintaining appropriate hygiene.

• Record student behavior.
• File data according to regulatory requirements.
• Assist teacher in filling out required paperwork.

Supervise students in the classroom and other locations.

• Distribute awards for positive behavior.
• Promote student self-esteem.
• Teach citizenship, social skills and respect for others.
• Reconcile minor student conflicts.
• Participate in development of discipline policy.
• Discipline misbehavior through approved methods.
• Report discipline problems to the EC teacher or principal.
• Report to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

• High School diploma.
• Minimum of 48 hours of college-level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required or Work Keys Certification including Business Writing.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.
• Must obtain a DHHS qualification letter.
• Willingness to undergo further training as required.
• Experience using the computer.

Participates in staff development workshops.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal.

Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things.

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to students.

Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions. Proficiency in specific foreign language preferred.

Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow…