EC Assistant - Autism

Job posted by Cumberland County Schools at 459 WT Brown Elementary in Spring Lake, North Carolina.

Starting Date:
Aug 12, 2026.

Teacher Assistant

• College transcript showing a degree earned.
• College transcript showing at least 48 college‑level courses completed (CCS does not count remedial/pre‑requisite courses).
• College transcript showing at least 24 college‑level courses completed (CCS does not count remedial/pre‑requisite courses) plus Work Keys Assessment with passing scores:
  Workplace Documents (Reading) – score of 4 or better;
  Business Writing – score of 3 or better;
  Applied Mathematics – score of 4 or better.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and be able to drive a school bus when called upon.

• Give group instruction as prescribed by the teacher; provide individualized instruction.
• Demonstrate various instructional activities.
• Check and correct students’ work while in progress; keep students on task.
• Praise and reinforce student achievement.
• Report student progress to the teacher.

• Arrange classroom furnishings and equipment; prepare visual aids and duplicate materials.
• Reorganize materials at the end of the day.
• Serve as proctor during testing; score papers as instructed by the teacher; distribute and collect instructional materials.
• Attend workshops.

• Check and report attendance.
• Enter data in health records; record student behavior; file data according to regulatory requirements.

• Supervise students in the classroom and in other locations.
• Create and 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 and policy.
• Disciple misbehavior through approved methods.
• Report discipline problems to the teacher or principal.
• Report significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

• Obtain and maintain CDL bus license.
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip inspection.
• Drive a bus when called upon while maintaining driving proficiency.
• Maintain bus route schedule.
• Maintain discipline and report undisciplined students to school administration.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops; transport only authorized students.
• Comply with local and state traffic regulations and mandatory safety regulations.
• Report delays and accidents.
• Cleans the interior of the bus.

• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Possess finger dexterity and perform basic physical operations: kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

• Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
• Possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Must obtain a CDL when requested for bus driving.

Became a Full‑Time position.

Salary: $2,438 to $3,450 per month.

Job categories:
Instructional Support – Paraprofessional / IA;
Special Education – Autism;
Special Education – Special Education Assistant.

• Ebony Forte‑Johnson, Principal
• 459 WT Brown Elementary
• Phone: 910‑497‑1258
• Email: ebonyjohnson.nc.us