26/27 EC Assistant - Support 446281

Young World Physical Education; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 27,208 - 37,374; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fayetteville, North Carolina is hiring a full-time Support Assistant to assist teachers and support students' personal and educational needs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 24 college semester hours, completed Work Keys Assessments, and a commitment to supporting students in a classroom setting while maintaining confidentiality. Salary ranges from $2,438 to $3,349 per month, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24+ college level semester hours or 48 semester hours of College Level Coursework.
• Approved Work Keys Assessments in required areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and evaluating instructional activities.
• Support students in personal care and communication.
• Maintain confidentiality standards and develop relationships.

Skills

Workplace Documents (Reading) - Score of 4 or better

Business Writing - Score of 3 or better

Applied Mathematics - Score of 4 or better

Education

24+ college level semester hours or 48 semester hours of coursework

Job description

26/27 EC Assistant - Support 446281

Job ID: 5696607

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

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) 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:

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
   • 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 confidence, self‑esteem and independence.
• Attends to the student's 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.
• Develops good relationships with children, their parents, and with teachers and other professionals such as speech, occupational and physical therapists.
• Conducts the applicant 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 assists 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 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 behaviour 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

$2,438 to $3,349 per month

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dr Douglas Massengill, Principal
• 446 Terry Sanford High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]