Exceptional Children

ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850

• Graduation from high school
• Must be able to pass a background check

The Universityof North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to provideenhanced educational programming to improve student performance andto plan demonstration sites for the preparation of future teachers and school administrators. Appalachian State University operates the App State Academy at Middle Fork.

The purpose of this position is to provide personal assistance and instructional support to students served by Exceptional Childrenservices under the guidance of certified Exceptional Childreneducators. This position will assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, academic support, and behavioral management.

• Assist students with personal hygiene (e.g., toileting,grooming, and dressing).
• Help with eating and drinking during meals and snacks.
• Assist in physical and occupational therapy sessions throughout the school day.
• Provide mobility assistance within the classroom, school, andon field trips.

• Help the student remain on task and complete in-class assignments.
• Reinforce and clarify instructions to ensure understanding.
• Assist with modifying learning materials to match individual student abilities.
• Provide one-on-one support during instructional activities asplanned and provided by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with special programming and academic instruction asneeded.

• Use behavior management strategies to support positive student behaviors.
• Model appropriate behavior and facilitate social interactions.
• Help the student with social skills development.
• Supervise the student during transitions and non-classroom activities (e.g., lunch, recess).
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher regarding students' behavioral needs and progress.

• Regularly communicate with the classroom teacher regarding students' academic, emotional, and physical needs.
• Maintain positive and constructive communication with the student, their family, and the school community.
• Complete all required trainings to support the academic,social, communicative, and behavioral needs of the student.
• Complete daily interaction logs documenting interventions,support provided, and student progress.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student throughout theschool day.
• Supervise the student during field trips and other school-wide activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly learning environment that promotesstudent safety.

• Adhere to staff expectations and school handbooks.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, and appropriately useconference/planning time.
• Respect student confidentiality in accordance with professional ethics and laws.
• Comply with state and federal educational statutes.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or school administration.

• Four-year degree (e.g., in education, psychology, or related fields)
• CPR certification
• Previous experience working with students with special needs
• Prior experience in a school setting

Monday – Friday7:15 a.m. – 3:15p.m.

Appalachian State University is an Affiliation/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate inaccess to its educational programs and activities, or with respectto hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basisof race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,genetic information or sexual orientation.