26/27 EC Assistant - Multiple Disabilities 358202

Young World Physical Education

United States

On-site

USD 27,208 - 38,502

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A regional educational institution is looking for a Full-Time Assistant for their Exceptional Children’s Program. This role requires at least 24 semester hours of completed education, and applicants must demonstrate effective methods for helping students with disabilities. Key responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, ensuring a safe environment, and assisting with student hygiene and personal care. Salary ranges from $2,438 to $3,450 per month.

Qualifications

Passing Work Keys Assessments required.
Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher with planning and evaluating instructional activities.
Participate in activities to improve the school program.
Demonstrate clerical and technical skills to implement the program.

Skills

Ability to solve minor problems

Effective methods of dealing with children

Education

Minimum of 24 semester hours completed

Job description

26/27 Assistant - EC Multiple Disabilities 358202

Cumberland County Schools, 358 Luther Nick Jeralds Middle, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5615453

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Self-Contained Teacher Assistant, Exceptional Children’s Program

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 24 semester hours completed in any discipline with passing Work Keys Assessments. Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children. Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must upload a resume and one of the following to qualify
College transcript showing a degree was earned
College transcript showing at least 48 college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre‑requisite courses) uploaded into the application.
College transcript showing at least 24 college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre‑requisite courses) plus Work Keys Assessments with passing scores. 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.
Participates in activities to improve the total school program.
Assists the teacher in ensuring a safe and healthful environment.
Demonstrates clerical and technical skills necessary to assist the implementation of the program.
Assists students with the understanding of rules and regulations.
Assists in maintaining cleanliness and neatness.
Conducts self as a positive role model.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
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.

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).
Climb stairs as needed
Stoop, kneel and sit on floor to interact with students.
Physically assist students in completing various motor activities.
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 wheel chairs, 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 have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) when requested, for purposes of driving a school bus.
To provide CPR when necessary

ESSENTIAL VISUAL AND AUDITORY ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

To visually track and supervise movements of children
To read IEP’s and other printed material
To have 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: Full-Time

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

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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