EC Teacher Assistant (Self-Contained

EC Teacher Assistant (Self-Contained)

Richmond County Schools Fairview Heights School - Hamlet, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Richmond County School District

Job : 5868856
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Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
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Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
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Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

POSITION: EC Teacher Assistant

REPORTS TO:
Principal, Teacher, EC Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
10-month

QUALIFICATIONS
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At least 48 credit hours from a higher institution is required.

Must have a current bus license or willingness to take the RCS bus class within 45 days of employment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and follow the established laws, rules and regulations of Richmond County Schools as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Serve as a role model to students and colleagues in actions, words, attire, and commitment
• Treat students and colleagues with dignity and respect at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information
• Interact with students in an age-appropriate manner that demonstrates an appropriate understanding of each student’s individual needs, abilities, and disabilities
• Carry out all physical care routines for students as indicated on their Health Plans and/or Individual
• Education Plans (IEPs), including, but not limited to, personal hygiene and administration of medication
• Collect and record student data
• Be physically capable of standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching

• Provide individualized and group instruction based on teacher plans
• Create and maintain classroom materials
• Demonstrate a basic level of computer proficiency needed to assist classroom teacher and students
• Set up and use assistive technology and augmentative communication devices to assist students with school related activities
• Assist students with daily living skills (i.e., toileting, feeding, cleanliness, etc).
• Provide close student supervision in all school settings
• Maintain student safety in all school settings and activities
• Possess manual skills for general housekeeping in classroom
• Assist in the organization and implementation of all school related activities
• Perform routine duties as required by teacher and/or administrator(s)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
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• Regular attendance
• Report to work on time
• Adhere to state, county, school laws, rules and regulations
• Adhere to Code of Ethics for NC Educators
• Follow appropriate communication channels with students, parents, school and community

• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
• Principal and classroom teachers will provide performance evaluations.
• At the conclusion of the school year or as needed, a school administrator will provide each Teacher Assistant with a summative evaluation.
• Attendance/Tardy guidelines:
  Excessive late arrivals or absences can lead to disciplinary actions up to and including a recommendation of termination of employment to the Superintendent.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located here:

Richmond County Schools

Employment will require extensive background check.

Position Type: Full-Time
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Salary: $15.60 Per Hour
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Job Categories:
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Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

• Associate degree preferred.

• Jennifer Collard , Principal
• Fairview Heights School
• Phone:
• Email: jennifercollard.nc.us

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