Dedicated Care & Classroom Assistant for Exceptional Children

Onslow County Public Schools; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant to support students with disabilities under supervision of teachers and therapists.

The role involves assisting with daily classroom activities, mobility, personal care, and data recording for students aged 3 to 21. A High School diploma is required; an AA degree is preferred and can be pursued during employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two year AA degree preferred with emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge and a 2.5 GPA.
• Applicants without AA may pursue the degree during employment and be eligible for promotion after completion.

Responsibilities

• Follows school policies and supports Exceptional Children Program requirements.
• Assists in classroom and student management and maintains discipline.
• Assists students with gross motor activities (walking, grasping, balance).
• Assists students with fine motor activities (cutting, coloring, manipulating objects).
• Assists students with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assists mobility and basic communication needs of students.
• Maintains and sets up instructional equipment as needed.
• Assists therapists and other specialists as directed.
• Records student behavior and progress as required.
• Monitors student safety during all school activities and emergencies.
• Exhibits ethical conduct and professional behavior at all times.

Skills

Compassion under pressure

Disability care knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate's Degree preferred with GPA 2.5

Job description

Onslow County Public Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant to support students with disabilities under supervision of teachers and therapists.

The role involves assisting with daily classroom activities, mobility, personal care, and data recording for students aged 3 to 21. A High School diploma is required; an AA degree is preferred and can be pursued during employment.