EC Classroom Support Assistant for Student Growth

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC seeks an EC teacher assistant to support the assigned teacher and instruct EC students under general supervision. The role helps students access general education and implements IEP goals.

The position emphasizes cooperative work, supervision in classrooms and school areas, and assisting with materials, attendance, and progress data. It also requires adapting to various instructional settings and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 college credits or equivalent.
• Pass WorkKeys assessment and 96 hours of in-service training.
• Completion of the NC Department of Labor (DOL) Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
• One year working with EC children preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
• 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 the areas of self-help, clothing management, toileting (including accidents and catheterization), 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

Regulations knowledge

IEP processes

Classroom management

Communication skills

Judgment and initiative

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree

48 college credits

WorkKeys assessment

DOL Apprenticeship Program

EC experience (1 year)

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC seeks an EC teacher assistant to support the assigned teacher and instruct EC students under general supervision. The role helps students access general education and implements IEP goals.

The position emphasizes cooperative work, supervision in classrooms and school areas, and assisting with materials, attendance, and progress data. It also requires adapting to various instructional settings and maintaining confidentiality.