26-27 Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant (full-time)

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

401(k) with employer match

Discounted childcare

Paid sick leave

Paid annual leave

Paid personal leave

Job summary

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is seeking a full-time Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant to support one student with special needs under EC Coordinator guidance. The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and collaborative classroom practice, including implementing IEP goals and personal care assistance.

Ideal candidates bring compassionate teamwork, dedication to single-gender education, and a commitment to helping every student achieve mastery while adhering to school safety and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Exceptional Children in a classroom setting.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Ability to implement IEP goals and monitor progress.
• Commitment to single-gender education and family partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in developing and adapting strategies for the student’s learning and monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Assist with personal care needs, ensuring safety and dignity.
• Support all physical, academic, and recreational activities as needed.
• Document and report student progress to the educational team.

Skills

Experience in EC support

Inclusive classroom environment

IEP implementation

Collaboration with families

Job description

Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant (full-time)

DO YOU:

• have a passion for Exceptional Children support, the commitment to support student mastery of your content, and the critical thinking skills that will set our students up for success in college and beyond?
• believe that potential, not zip code, should determine a students’ trajectory for their future?
• believe in the power of being a girl and that all students have the potential to graduate from high school, go to college, and succeed in life?
• possess the willingness to collaborate with your colleagues and our school families, doing “whatever it takes,” to make our vision for our students a reality?

If so, you are a great candidate to teach at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, and we encourage you to apply for our current Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant position.

At the heart of GLOW Academy is a focus on “whole girl” education. We seek to foster the growth of leadership and confidence in our students and build and sustain family support, all while engaging all of our students in a rigorous college preparatory program. This means that GLOW emphasizes the following areas to ensure that each girl has a successful 6-12 experience and continues on to college: leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness and expanded opportunities in science, technology, math and the arts.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN THE GLOW TEAM

GLOW is adding to its Exceptional Children’s team of 7 teachers with the addition of a full time One-On-One Teacher Assistant. This main role for the One-on-One assistant is to provide individualized support to one student with special needs, ensuring their safety, comfort, and active participation in educational activities. This role involves assisting with personal care, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, implementing individualized education plans (IEPs). A secondary role for this position is to assist the teacher with other students in the classroom and perform other duties as assigned.

At GLOW we recognize that teachers are the heart of the instructional program at our school. Therefore, the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is committed to the recruitment and retention of the highest caliber educators dedicated to our mission and our students. We get excited about educators who are fired up about learning; who want to spend their time discussing, preparing and immersing themselves in the content they’re about to teach and how they will teach it; and who yearn to work collaboratively with their colleagues to build a truly integrated curriculum experience for students. We’re looking for educators who believe that family and community partnerships are crucial and reach out beyond their classrooms to build relationships that support student learning and success. We value a hunger for feedback and the desire to engage in an ongoing process of reflection and growth for students and faculty. Above all, we are looking for educators who are passionate and committed to single gender education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap for all our girls at GLOW.

POSITION DETAILS:

Full-time, 10-Month (August-May)

POSITION:

Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant

AVAILABLE:

August 3, 2026

REPORTS TO:

EC Coordinator

HOURS:

7:45am-3:30pm (not to exceed 40 hours/week)

COMPENSATION:

$16.07 / hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Assist teachers in devising and adapting special strategies for helping the student learn the content being taught and monitoring student performance on such content through progress monitoring of curriculum content and IEP goals
• Assist student with toileting needs which will include lifting and / or transferring the student to ensure proper hygiene needs are met in a respectful and dignified approach for all personal care tasks. This could also include assisting in clothes when the need arises.
• Assist with all physical needs in all areas including toileting, self care, academic, & recreational.
• Accurately document and report student progress to the educational team
• Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of all students and offer encouragement to increase self esteem.
• Working collaboratively with teacher, team members and parents
• Encourage positive social interactions and assist in developing social skills
• Supervise student(s) during transitions, recess, lunch (occasionally preparing), and other non-classroom activities.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and responding to emergencies appropriately
• Assist in the use and maintenance of assistive devices and equipment
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; make copies; develop instructional materials.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about EC students within the classroom as is expected of all GLOW staff.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher, EC Coordinator or school administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to teach and support in the appropriate subject area
• ENVIRONMENT: Demonstrated ability to build and support a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implement positive behavior practices, and build strong relationships with students and families to support student success
• CURRICULUM: Demonstrated ability to implement rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the content standards outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study
• WHOLE GIRL: Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high needs neighborhoods/communities.

SUPPORT:

• All new staff will attend a formal orientation to learn more about the school, our expectations, and to help acclimate our new employees to the school community.
• All new staff with a continuing license will be assigned a “GLOW Guide,” a staff member who will support your transition to our school.
• All new staff with an initial license will be assigned a Mentor as part of our Beginning Teacher Program.

BENEFITS

At GLOW Academy, we believe in taking care of the people who care for our students. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee’s dependents at our sister school, Spark Academy
• Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

Please note:

Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.