Exceptional Children Paraprofessional: Support IEP Goals

Reedy Creek Elementary

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant to support EC students and teachers in achieving IEP goals, providing classroom and behavioral support, and assisting with instructional activities. The role requires collaboration with the school team to ensure access to general education and compliance with policies.

Starting date is immediate, with full-time, 9-month terms and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and laws pertaining to exceptional children.
Knowledge and ability to use current technology and alternate forms of communication relevant to specific disabilities.
Knowledge of classroom management and differentiation techniques.
Knowledge of the Individual Education Program (process, strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning).
Ability to use research-based techniques in instruction and behavior management.
Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs.
Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums.

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, 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, field trips and to other school related functions on and off school campus.
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 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 to students by lifting, positioning, assisting with walking and by pushing wheelchairs.
Participate in professional development and other meetings.
Perform related duties as assigned.