EC Classroom Assistant - IEP Goals Support

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an EC Teacher Assistant to support assigned teachers and EC students under general supervision. You will help guide students toward IEP goals and provide access to general education as needed, following Board policies and school procedures.

The position involves classroom supervision, small-group instruction, and assisting with materials, attendance, and daily classroom operations. Strong collaboration with teachers is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in small groups or one-on-one to reinforce instruction.
• Experience supporting students with IEP goals is preferred.
• Willingness to follow teacher instructions and school policies.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Collect data to document individual student progress toward IEP goals.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery.
• Assist with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with student attendance procedures, record keeping, and organizing classroom learning spaces.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s).
• Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children's arrival and departure to and from schools.
• Assist and supervise during emergency drills, assemblies, specials (e.g. PE, art, recess) field trips and to other school related functions on and off school campus.
• Provide physical assistance to students as needed in self-help, clothing management, toileting, and feeding.
• Provide physical assistance to therapists and teachers as needed in duties related to occupational and physical therapy and mainstreaming classes.
• Provide physical assistance as needed to students by writing assignments, taking notes and/or writing students' responses under the direction of the teacher.
• Provide physical assistance as needed to students by lifting, positioning, assisting with walking and by pushing wheelchairs.
• Participate in professional development and other meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

EC student support

Instructional support

Documentation/data collection

Education

Associate's degree

Two years of higher education credits

WorkKeys assessment

NC DOL Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an EC Teacher Assistant to support assigned teachers and EC students under general supervision. You will help guide students toward IEP goals and provide access to general education as needed, following Board policies and school procedures.

The position involves classroom supervision, small-group instruction, and assisting with materials, attendance, and daily classroom operations. Strong collaboration with teachers is essential.