26/27 EC Assistant - Serious Emotional Disability 408114

Young World Physical Education; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fayetteville, North Carolina seeks a Support Assistant. The successful candidate will assist in the planning and evaluation of instructional activities and support students with special needs.

This role requires a commitment to student care and collaboration with teachers and specialists, ensuring a nurturing environment that helps promote both confidence and independence for all students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24+ college level semester hours completed with approved Work Keys Assessments.
• Background check required.
• Experience with special education students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with planning and organizing instructional activities.
• Support students in their physical and personal care needs.
• Maintain confidentiality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Respect for diverse backgrounds

Education

24+ college level semester hours

Job description

26/27 EC Assistant - Serious Emotional Disability 408114

Cumberland County Schools – 408 Pine Forest High – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job ID: 5815579
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 05, 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, and one of 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 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.
• 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 self as a positive role model, enjoys working as part of a team and has a responsible attitude.
• Maintains 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 Aid when necessary.

ESSENTIAL VISUAL ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

• To visually track and supervise movements of children.
• To read IEPs 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: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Juelle Mcdonald, Principal
• 408 Pine Forest High
• Phone: 910‑488‑2384
• Email: [e-mail]