EC Teacher Assistant

Burke County Schools Draughn High School - Valdese, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5949800

Final date to receive applications: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Contact Person:

Charles Williams

Phone Number:

Email: charleswilliams.nc.us

School site:

JC Draughn High School

Reports To: Principal and EC Program Coordinator/EC Teacher

Department: Exceptional Children Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time, 10-Month, Hourly Position with Benefits

Salary: According to the Burke County Public Schools Classified Salary Schedule

• Minimum of 48 semester hours of creditable college coursework from an accredited college or university (or meet current state requirements).
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and community agencies.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate school bus endorsement to transport students as assigned.

Provides instructional, behavioral, vocational, and personal support to students with disabilities participating in North Carolina’s Occupational Course of Study (OCS), helping students achieve academic, employment, independent living, and transition goals.

• Assist with the implementation of IEPs.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction.
• Modify instructional materials under teacher direction.

• Support community-based vocational instruction and work experiences.
• Assist students with job readiness skills.
• Monitor students during job-site placements.
• Transport students as assigned in accordance with BCPS policies after obtaining the required CDL and school bus certification.

• Support instruction in independent living, self-advocacy, money management, and community access.

• Implement behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports.

• Assist with mobility, personal care, and health plans as required.

• Collect IEP progress data and maintain confidential records.

• Work with teachers, related service providers, employers, Vocational Rehabilitation, and families.

• Prepare materials, supervise students, and maintain classroom organization.

• 10-month Position
• 7.5 hours per day
• Hourly Position with full benefits
• Salary based on the BCPS Classified Salary Schedule

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Burke County Public Schools reserves the right to modify this description as needed.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Charles Williams , Principal
• Draughn High School
• Phone:
• Email: charleswilliams.nc.us