EC Teacher Assistant; EJHES

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

Location:

EJ Hayes Elementary School – Williamston, North Carolina.

Starting Date:
Aug 11, 2026. Employment Term: 10 months. Position Type:
Full‑time. Salary: $15 per hour.

The Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant supports the lead teacher in providing instruction, behavior management, classroom assistance, clerical duties and occasional school bus driving for students with special needs.

• Associate Degree in Education or 48 semester hours of transferable college coursework (official transcript required). OR Bronze‑level Work Keys Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) or higher and a score of 3 or higher on the Work Keys Business Writing assessment.
• Experience working with children with special needs and behavioral challenges.
• Current and valid driver’s license. Bus driving duty is an essential function.

• Assists teacher in executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Monitors student safety, behavior and discipline; records suspensions and assists with crisis prevention.
• Provides one‑on‑one academic assistance and small group instruction; reinforces study skills.
• Maintains standardized student records, incident reports and attendance logs; grades papers and scores tests.
• Performs general housekeeping, repairs and maintenance of classroom equipment.
• Supports classroom activities, including feeding, toileting and other personal care as needed.
• Drives school bus as required to operate the transportation system.
• Performs additional related duties as directed by the supervisor.

• Knowledge of classroom routines, student handbook, emergency procedures and organizational practices.
• Understanding of methods to adapt instruction and equipment for students with special needs.
• Basic curriculum knowledge at the assigned grade level.
• Ability to monitor safety and well‑being of students, maintain discipline, and support inclusive activities.
• Proficiency with clerical duties, operating office equipment and maintaining files.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.

• Light physical work; must lift up to 20 lb occasionally.
• Operate office and classroom equipment.
• Communicate effectively in standard English via telephone or in person.
• Basic numeracy, reading and data interpretation skills.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Human Resources Department
• Email: hr.nc.us