26/27 EC Assistant - Extended Content 7100D 452064

Young World Physical Education

Fayetteville (NC)

On-site

USD 27,208 - 38,502

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fayetteville, North Carolina is seeking a full-time Teacher Assistant for the Exceptional Children’s Program. The role includes assisting with planning instructional activities, maintaining a safe classroom environment, and providing support to students with disabilities. Qualified candidates must have at least 24 semester hours completed and the ability to follow instructions effectively. A background check is required, and the salary ranges from $2,438 to $3,450 per month.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children
Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed instructions

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities
Participates in activities to improve the total school program
Assists in maintaining cleanliness and neatness

Skills

Ability to solve minor problems

Effective methods of dealing with children

Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions

Education

Minimum of 24 semester hours completed

Job description

26/27 EC Assistant - Extended Content 7100D 452064

Cumberland County Schools 452 Westarea Elementary - Fayetteville, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5666979

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 23, 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.
College transcript showing a degree was earned.
College transcript showing at least 48 college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count remedial/pre-requisite courses) uploaded into the application.
College transcript showing at least 24 college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count remedial/pre-requisite courses) plus passing Work Keys Assessments: Workplace Documents (Reading) – score 4 or better; Business Writing – score 3 or better; Applied Mathematics – score 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 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 a 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.

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 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 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 $3,450 Per Month

Job Categories

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements