26-27 Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant (full-time

Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant (full-time)

DO YOU:

• have a passion for Exceptional Children support, the commitment to support student mastery of your content, and the critical thinking skills that will set our students up for success in college and beyond?
• believe that potential, not zip code, should determine a students’ trajectory for their future?
• believe in the power of being a girl and that all students have the potential to graduate from high school, go to college, and succeed in life?
• possess the willingness to collaborate with your colleagues and our school families, doing “whatever it takes,” to make our vision for our students a reality?

Full-time, 10-Month (August‑May)

POSITION:
Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant

AVAILABLE:
August 3, 2026

REPORTS TO:

EC Coordinator

HOURS:

7:45 am‑3:30 pm (not to exceed 40 hours/week)

COMPENSATION: $16.07 / hour

• Assist teachers in devising and adapting special strategies for helping the student learn the content being taught and monitoring student performance on such content through progress monitoring of curriculum content and IEP goals
• Assist student with toileting needs which will include lifting and/or transferring the student to ensure proper hygiene needs are met in a respectful and dignified approach for all personal care tasks. This could also include assisting in clothes when the need arises.
• Assist with all physical needs in all areas including toileting, self care, academic, & recreational.
• Accurately document and report student progress to the educational team
• Constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of all students and offer encouragement to increase self‑esteem.
• Working collaboratively with teacher, team members and parents
• Encourage positive social interactions and assist in developing social skills
• Supervise student(s) during transitions, recess, lunch (occasionally preparing), and other non‑classroom activities.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and responding to emergencies appropriately
• Assist in the use and maintenance of assistive devices and equipment
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; make copies; develop instructional materials.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about EC students within the classroom as is expected of all GLOW staff.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher, EC Coordinator or school administration.

• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Demonstrated ability to teach and support in the appropriate subject area
• ENVIRONMENT:
  Demonstrated ability to build and support a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implement positive behavior practices, and build strong relationships with students and families to support student success
• CURRICULUM:
  Demonstrated ability to implement rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the content standards outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study
• WHOLE GIRL:
  Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high‑needs neighborhoods/communities.

• All new staff will attend a formal orientation to learn more about the school, our expectations, and to help acclimate our new employees to the school community.
• All new staff with a continuing license will be assigned a “GLOW Guide,” a staff member who will support your transition to our school.
• All new staff with an initial license will be assigned a Mentor as part of our Beginning Teacher Program.

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer‑paid dental, long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• An industry‑leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee’s dependents at our sister school, Spark Academy
• Employee‑accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.