25/26 EC Assistant - Support (87%) 368018

368 Hope Mills Middle; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 335,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools at 368 Hope Mills Middle in Hope Mills, North Carolina, is seeking a part-time EC Assistant - Support to assist teachers in delivering instructional activities and supporting students with disabilities. The role emphasizes student interaction, classroom assistance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires basic Work Keys assessments with college credit hours and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards in a

Qualifications

• A minimum of 24+ college level semester hours completed along with the approved Work Keys Assessments.
• Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education.
• Applicants must upload a resume and one of the qualifying documents listed.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities; developing classroom procedures; preparing necessary materials; and presenting instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Assists the student to increase their confidence, self esteem and independence.
• Attends to the students physical and personal care needs.
• Assists the student who has difficulty communicating with others.
• Supports students in social activities throughout the total school program.

Skills

Work Keys Assessments

24+ college credits

Education

24+ college credit hours

Job description

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25/26 EC Assistant - Support (87%) 368018

Cumberland County Schools 368 Hope Mills Middle - Hope Mills, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5354242

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Support Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 24+ college level semester hours completed along with the approved Work Keys Assessments (see below). Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must upload a resume', and one of the following to qualify:

• 1.College transcript showing a degree was earned
• 2. College transcript showing at least 48 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) uploaded into the application.
• 3. College transcript showing at least 24 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) plus Work Keys Assessments with passing scores in these 3 areas. This includes: Workplace Documents (Reading) - Score of 4 or better, Business Writing - Score of 3 or better, and Applied Mathematics- Score of 4 or better.

Link to Site: Work Keys

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities; developing classroom procedures; preparing necessary materials; and presenting instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Assists the student to increase their confidence, self esteem and independence.
• Attends to the students physical and personal care needs.
• Assists the student who has difficulty communicating with others.
• Supports students in social activities throughout the total school program.
• Demonstrate respect for children of all abilities and from all social and cultural backgrounds.
• Develop good relationships with children, their parents, and with teachers and other professionals such as speech, occupational and physical therapists.
• Conducts self as a positive role model, enjoys working as part of a team and have a responsible attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality standards.
• Participates in Staff Development as required by Cumberland County Schools.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

BASIC LIFE OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Walking (within the classroom, to and from buses, cafeteria, recreational areas and other areas in the school and at school related activities away from the school.
• Climbs stairs as needed.
• Stoop, kneel and sit on floor to interact with students.
• Physically assist students in completing various motor activities including lifting and carrying.
• Grasping scissors and writing implements to teach fine motor skills and to complete required planning activities.
• Running when necessary to demonstrate motor skills and when necessary to maintain children in the designated instructional area.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• To provide physical restraint when necessary.
• To feed students with disabilities who cannot feed themselves.
• To lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs, the floor, mat tables, the toilet and the bus, etc.
• To provide and assist students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers, menstrual pads, etc., needs during the school day.
• To provide CPR/First Aide when necessary.

ESSENTIAL VISUAL ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

• To visually track and supervise movements of children.
• To read IEP’s and other printed material.

ESSENTIAL AUDITORY ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

• Auditory acuity necessary to be aware of student verbal behavior and other auditory cues necessary for effective classroom management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

REV 04/25

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,121.06 to $30,001.50 Per Month

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Regina Blanding , Principal
• 368 Hope Mills Middle
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]