EC Teacher Assistant (317085C)

Crain's Creek Middle School; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Crain's Creek Middle School in Carthage, NC is seeking an EC Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, paraprofessional standards, and specific credentialing, including WorkKeys and crisis intervention certification.

This is a 10-month, school-year assignment. You will assist teachers, provide one‑on‑one support, monitor safety, and help with instructional activities and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet paraprofessional requirements under No Child Left Behind.
• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits or an associate degree.
• Successful completion of WorkKeys assessments plus 96 contact hours of staff development.
• Preschool assistants must have an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development for licensing.
• Must become certified in a Crisis Intervention Program and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs, under general supervision, a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher of students with disabilities.
• Supports teacher and provides one‑one or small group instruction to students.
• Maintains student records and documentation concerning progress.
• Performs clerical duties and monitors student safety and behavior.
• Assists with crisis prevention and basic care tasks as needed.
• Participates in staff development as directed.

Skills

Paraprofessional standards (NCLB)

First aid & CPR certification

Student support & behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 48 college credits

WorkKeys assessments + 96 staff development hours

Early Childhood Development associate degree (preschool licensing)

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Supervising Teacher and Principal

• High School diploma, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which proves the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Must meet paraprofessional requirements under “No Child Left Behind.”
• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or
• Successful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development
• Due to licensing requirements, preschool assistants must have an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development
• Must become initially certified in a Crisis Intervention Program (specific program to be determined by MCS Exceptional Children’s Department) and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process (adhering to all timelines)

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs, under general supervision, a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher of students with disabilities
• Performs a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students
• Provides one‑one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities
• Assists teacher with general housekeeping, clerical duties and repair/maintenance of school equipment
• Stays abreast of activities performed by the teacher, daily routines of the classroom, student handbook rules, handbook of Parent’s Rights and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
• Obtains and maintains basic first aid and CPR certification
• Stays abreast of the following: methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs; confidentiality regulations; principles of organization and administration of the school district; curriculum for the grade/age of the children with which assistant is assigned to work; child development disabilities
• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
• Constantly monitors the safety and well‑being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in‑class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; creates and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides one‑one assistance as needed
• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
• Feeds students when necessary; toilets students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves
• Participates in staff development as directed
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Life Skills and other EC classes (and other students as appropriate):

• Assists with the delivery of special services for students in need of functional life skills; assists with daily living skills (includes but is not limited to tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, changing diapers, lifting, pushing wheelchairs, use of other adapted equipment; and other necessary and appropriate medical procedures under the training and supervision of the school nurse); provides one‑one academic instruction under the supervision of the classroom teacher; works to keep students on task during group instruction
• Assists with therapeutic rehabilitation; prepares students for therapy and other special classes; administers the taking of medicine; monitors special diets
• Attempts to incorporate fine motor skills, sensory stimulation, self‑help skills, social skills and computer skills into classroom activities
• Performs general housekeeping duties; sets up various equipment each morning; puts equipment away at the end of the day; washes mats, toys, equipment, etc. with appropriate cleaning supplies; performs simple repairs and maintenance related to student and school equipment
• Accepts possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids and may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as latex gloves

NOTE: All medically related procedures will be under the training and supervision of the school nurse (R.N.).

EC Teacher Assistant (317085C)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986922
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Supervising Teacher and Principal

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 10 months

Salary: Teacher Assistant II-58

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which proves the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Must meet paraprofessional requirements under “No Child Left Behind.”

• Associate degree,

• or

• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits,

• or

• Successful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development

• Due to licensing requirements, preschool assistants must have an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development

• Must become initially certified in a Crisis Intervention Program (specific program to be determined by MCS Exceptional Children’s Department) and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process (adhering to all timelines)

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs, under general supervision, a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher of students with disabilities
• Performs a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students
• Provides one‑one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities
• Assists teacher with general housekeeping, clerical duties and repair/maintenance of school equipment
• Stays abreast of activities performed by the teacher, daily routines of the classroom, student handbook rules, handbook of Parent’s Rights and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
• Obtains and maintains basic first aid and CPR certification
• Stays abreast of the following: methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs; confidentiality regulations; principles of organization and administration of the school district; curriculum for the grade/age of the children with which assistant is assigned to work; child development disabilities
• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
• Constantly monitors the safety and well‑being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in‑class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; creates and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides one‑one assistance as needed
• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
• Feeds students when necessary; toilets students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves
• Participates in staff development as directed
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Life Skills and other EC classes (and other students as appropriate):

• Assists with the delivery of special services for students in need of functional life skills; assists with daily living skills (includes but is not limited to tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, changing diapers, lifting, pushing wheelchairs, use of other adapted equipment; and other necessary and appropriate medical procedures under the training and supervision of the school nurse); provides one‑one academic instruction under the supervision of the classroom teacher; works to keep students on task during group instruction
• Assists with therapeutic rehabilitation; prepares students for therapy and other special classes; administers the taking of medicine; monitors special diets
• Attempts to incorporate fine motor skills, sensory stimulation, self‑help skills, social skills and computer skills into classroom activities
• Performs general housekeeping duties; sets up various equipment each morning; puts equipment away at the end of the day; washes mats, toys, equipment, etc. with appropriate cleaning supplies; performs simple repairs and maintenance related to student and school equipment
• Accepts possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids and may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as latex gloves

NOTE: All medically related procedures will be under the training and supervision of the school nurse (R.N.).

Pre-Kindergarten Classes:

• Assists the teacher in setting up the room for morning activities; greets students; assists students with the placement of personal belongings
• Supplements the activities of the teacher; assists students with activities; reinforces learning in small groups; provides one‑one assistance; facilitates learning during centers; participates in activities for children with special needs; assists students with independent projects; listens to students; reads stories
• Constantly monitors the behavior of students; rewards good behavior; responds to inappropriate behavior as instructed by teacher; supervises free time and situations when the classroom teacher is out of the room
• Prepares daily snack
• May work with special programs in the school as follows: accompany classes on field trips; assist with physical education class; assist with the instruction of emergency procedures; performs lunch, bus, hall duty, etc.; keeps abreast of and adheres to childcare licensure and sanitation rules and regulations
• May accompany teacher on home visits

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered