26/27 EC Assistant - Autism 348173

348 Cumberland Mills Elementary

Fayetteville (NC)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 40,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Cumberland Mills Elementary in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Self-Contained Teacher Assistant for the Exceptional Children’s Program to support students with autism.

You must have 24+ semester hours and Work Keys, with the ability to assist in planning, classroom management, and implementing instructional activities. Immediate start and full-time, with a background check required.

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.

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.

Skills

Dealing with children

Follow instructions

Education

24+ semester hours

Work Keys Assessments

Job description

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26/27 EC Assistant - Autism 348173

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944724
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:Self-Contained Teacher AssistantExceptional 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 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. 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,438 to $3,554 Per Month

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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