26/27 EC Assistant - Support 401169

401 Morganton Road Elementary; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC seeks a 26/27 EC Assistant - Support to assist teachers and students in instructional activities. This non-exempt position requires 24+ college hours or 48 college hours plus Work Keys assessments and complies with CCS qualifications and district practices.

The role emphasizes student support, collaboration with teachers and therapists, and maintaining a professional, confidential school environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24+ college level semester hours completed along with the approved Work Keys Assessments (see below) or at least 48 semester hours of College Level Coursework.
• Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education.
• Work Keys Assessments must include Workplace Documents (Reading) score 4+, Business Writing score 3+, and Applied Mathematics score 4+.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities; develop classroom procedures; prepare materials; present instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Assist the student to increase confidence, self-esteem, and independence.
• Attend to the students' physical and personal care needs.
• Assist the student who has difficulty communicating with others.
• Support students in social activities throughout the total school program.
• Demonstrate respect for children of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Develop good relationships with children, their parents, and with teachers and other professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality standards and participate in staff development as required.

Skills

Work Keys Assessments

Education

24+ college hours

48 college hours

Job description

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26/27 EC Assistant - Support 401169

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893179
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 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) or at least 48 semester hours of College Level Coursework. 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:

• College transcript showing a degree was earned
• 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.
• 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

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $2,121.06 to $3,091.98 Per Month

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tiana Thompson , Principal
• 401 Morganton Road Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]