Exceptional Children

Appalachian State University; Walkertown (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University is seeking an Exceptional Children Personal Assistant for the Academy at Middle Fork. The role provides personal assistance and instructional support to students under the guidance of certified Exceptional Children educators, focusing on daily living activities, academic tasks, and behavioral management within a laboratory school setting.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility support, academic assistance, behavior strategies, and strong collaboration with

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Job description

Exceptional Children Personal Assistant, Academy at MiddleFork

Department:

ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school
• Must be able to pass a background check

Essential Job Functions

The Universityof North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to provideenhanced educational programming to improve student performance andto plan demonstration sites for the preparation of future teachersand school administrators. Appalachian StateUniversity operates the App State Academy atMiddle Fork.

The purpose of this position is to provide personal assistance andinstructional support to students served by Exceptional Childrenservices under the guidance of certified Exceptional Childreneducators. This position will assist with activities of dailyliving, including personal hygiene, mobility, academic support, andbehavioral management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Personal Care & Daily Living Support

• Assist students with personal hygiene (e.g., toileting,grooming, and dressing).
• Help with eating and drinking during meals and snacks.
• Assist in physical and occupational therapy sessions throughoutthe school day.
• Provide mobility assistance within the classroom, school, andon field trips.

Academic Support

• Help the student remain on task and complete in-classassignments.
• Reinforce and clarify instructions to ensureunderstanding.
• Assist with modifying learning materials to match individualstudent abilities.
• Provide one-on-one support during instructional activities asplanned and provided by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with special programming and academic instruction asneeded.

Behavioral Support

• Use behavior management strategies to support positive studentbehaviors.
• Model appropriate behavior and facilitate socialinteractions.
• Help the student with social skills development.
• Supervise the student during transitions and non-classroomactivities (e.g., lunch, recess).
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher regardingstudents' behavioral needs and progress.

Collaboration & Communication

• Regularly communicate with the classroom teacher regardingstudents' academic, emotional, and physical needs.
• Maintain positive and constructive communication with thestudent, their family, and the school community.
• Complete all required trainings to support the academic,social, communicative, and behavioral needs of the student.
• Complete daily interaction logs documenting interventions,support provided, and student progress.

Safety & Well-Being

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student throughout theschool day.
• Supervise the student during field trips and other school-wideactivities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly learning environment that promotesstudent safety.

Professional Responsibilities

• Adhere to staff expectations and school handbooks.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, and appropriately useconference/planning time.
• Respect student confidentiality in accordance with professionalethics and laws.
• Comply with state and federal educational statutes.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or schooladministration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree (e.g., in education, psychology, or relatedfields)
• CPR certification
• Previous experience working with students with special needs
• Prior experience in a school setting

Work Schedule/Hours:

Monday – Friday7:15 a.m. – 3:15p.m.

Appalachian State University is an Affiliation/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate inaccess to its educational programs and activities, or with respectto hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basisof race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity andexpression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,genetic information or sexual orientation.