Empowering Special Ed Paraprofessional | Classroom Support

Watauga High School; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Watauga County Schools - Watauga High School in Boone, North Carolina is seeking an Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs in a classroom setting. This is a full-time position starting August 11, 2026.

Candidates need an Associate's degree or 48 college hours toward a four-year degree, or completion of the 96-hour Teacher Assistant Institute with Work Keys. A Class B CDL with S and P endorsements is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours toward a four-year degree, or completion of the 96-hour Teacher Assistant Institute and Work Keys.
• Experience with individuals with special needs preferred, but not required.
• Must hold or be able to obtain Class B CDL with S and P endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a classroom with students with special needs.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Special needs exposure

Education

Associate's degree or 48 semester hours

96-hour Teacher Assistant Institute

WorkKeys testing

Job description

Watauga County Schools - Watauga High School in Boone, North Carolina is seeking an Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs in a classroom setting. This is a full-time position starting August 11, 2026.

Candidates need an Associate's degree or 48 college hours toward a four-year degree, or completion of the 96-hour Teacher Assistant Institute with Work Keys. A Class B CDL with S and P endorsements is required or obtainable.