26/27 EC Assistant - Extended Content Support 408335

408 Pine Forest High; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools at 408 Pine Forest High in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Support Assistant to assist teachers and students in special education settings. The role emphasizes classroom support, student confidence, and adherence to safety and confidentiality standards.

The position requires 24+ college hours, Work Keys scores, and a background check. It is a full-time paraprofessional role with responsibilities across instructional activities and student support.

Qualifications

• Experience meeting CCS Board of Education qualifications.
• Work Keys assessments with passing scores in Workplace Documents, Business Writing and Applied Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning, organizing and evaluating instructional activities.
• Support students to increase confidence, self-esteem and independence.
• Attend to students' physical and personal care needs.
• Promote respectful interactions among students and staff.

Education

College transcript

48+ college courses completed

24+ college courses completed plus Work Keys

Work Keys Assessments

Job description

26/27 EC Assistant - Extended Content Support 408335

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

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.

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5984740

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

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

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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