26/27 EC Assistant - Extended Content Support 408307

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 27,208 - 38,502; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in North Carolina is seeking a Support Assistant to assist teachers and support students with disabilities. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 24 college level semester hours and pass specific assessments. Responsibilities include helping with planning instructional activities and addressing students' physical care needs. This full-time position offers a salary range of $2,438 to $3,450 per month, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 24+ college level semester hours completed.
• Must pass Work Keys Assessments with specified scores.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with instructional activities.
• Support students' physical and personal care needs.
• Demonstrate respect for children from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Experience with students with disabilities

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

24+ college level semester hours

Job description

26/27 Assistant - EC Extended Content Support 408307

Cumberland County Schools 408 Pine Forest High - Fayetteville, North Carolina | Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5614095

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

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.
• College transcript showing a degree was earned.
• 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.
• 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: Workplace Documents (Reading) – Score of 4 or better, Business Writing – Score of 3 or better, 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.
• Demonstrates 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 as a positive role model, enjoys working as part of a team and has 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, customer driven, and 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:

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

ESSENTIAL VISUAL ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

• Visually track and supervise movements of children.
• 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,438 to $3,450 Per Month

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Juelle Mcdonald , Principal
• 408 Pine Forest High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]