Exceptional Children Classroom Assistant - IEP Success

Ranson Middle; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Extensions to support EC students and teachers. The role focuses on guiding students toward IEP goals, providing access to general education, and assisting daily classroom operations under principal supervision.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent, experience with EC students, and ability to work 40 hours per week during 9 months.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
• Hourly NC 07B/Full-time, 09 months, 40.0 hours per week.

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
• 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 field trips and other school functions
• 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 therapy
• Provide physical assistance as needed to students by writing assignments and taking notes
• Provide physical assistance to students by lifting, positioning, and wheelchair assistance
• Participate in professional development and other meetings
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Special education

Classroom management

Communication skills

Instruction support

Data collection

Education

Associate's degree

48 credit hours

WorkKeys training

Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship

EC experience

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Extensions to support EC students and teachers. The role focuses on guiding students toward IEP goals, providing access to general education, and assisting daily classroom operations under principal supervision.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent, experience with EC students, and ability to work 40 hours per week during 9 months.