Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

Position Title

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers

Open Until Filled

Under general supervision assists teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities with the care and education of children with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities.

• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Knowledge of the care and educational needs of individuals with disabilities
• Ability to work with disabled children ranging from 3 to 21 years of age for extended periods of time
• Ability to relate to and interact with disabled children
• Ability to operate data entry equipment and maintain records of children's progress
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
• Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel.

• Two year Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required (must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge.)
• ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained within the first school year of employment (to register for ETTP, contact ETTP.nc.us ).

10 months

Salary Grade 56

Non-Exempt

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Assist in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
• Assist students on individual academic assignments.
• Assist children with gross motor activities (grasping, crawling, walking, running, holding objects, etc.).
• Assist children with fine motor activities (playing with toys, cutting, coloring, etc.).
• Assist children with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene and other tasks students are unable to perform for themselves.
• Assemble, adjust, and maintain equipment used in instructional programs.
• Assist therapists and other specialists.
• Assist in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.
• Perform various clerical duties, as needed: maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; grade student papers and score tests; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional materials; operate audiovisual equipment.
• Implement established educational programs; administer and score tests.
• Constantly monitor safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.
• Assist students with digital age learning in the classroom.
• Encourage and support academic growth of students.
• Model and promote high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips; monitor students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines and snack time; if applicable, serve as bus monitor.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to be physically active, including but not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (60 to 100 pounds).
• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
• Must be able to facilitate evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Must possess sufficient auditory and visual capabilities to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents in a variety of settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. EOE