Compassionate School Aide for Exceptional Learners

Onslow-County-Schools; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools Jacksonville Commons Elementary in Jacksonville, NC, seeks an Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant to support teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities with children who have mental, physical, and emotional disabilities.

The role requires a high school diploma; an AA degree is preferred with emphasis in math, reading, writing and content knowledge, and ETTP coursework for promotion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma earned at a regionally accredited school required.
• Two year Associate's Degree preferred - from regionally accredited college or university and must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge and a 2.5 GPA.
• Applicants with less than the AA degree described above must be willing to pursue the degree during employment. Once the degree is earned, the employee will be eligible for promotion to teacher assistant.
• ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained to be eligible for promotion to teacher assistant position (to register for ETTP, contact [e-mail] ).

Responsibilities

• Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues and the Exceptional Children Program.
• Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
• Assists students with gross motor activities (grasping, crawling, walking, running, holding objects, etc.).
• Assists students with fine motor activities (playing with toys, cutting, coloring, etc.)
• Assists students with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene and other tasks students are unable to perform for themselves.
• Assists students with mobility and basic communication skills.
• Assembles, adjusts, and maintains equipment used in instructional programs.
• Assists therapists and other specialists.
• Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.

Skills

Maintain composure

Verbal communication

Care for disabilities

Work with 3-21 years old

Relate to disabled children

Confidentiality

Cooperate with staff

Education

High school diploma

AA degree preferred

ETTP course completion

Job description

Onslow County Public Schools Jacksonville Commons Elementary in Jacksonville, NC, seeks an Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant to support teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities with children who have mental, physical, and emotional disabilities.

The role requires a high school diploma; an AA degree is preferred with emphasis in math, reading, writing and content knowledge, and ETTP coursework for promotion.