Exceptional Children's Resource Teacher Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgecombe County Public Schools is looking for an Exceptional Children's Resource Teacher Assistant in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The role involves supporting teachers and assisting students with special needs in a classroom setting.

Ideal candidates should have an Associate Degree or equivalent coursework and a strong knowledge of exceptional children's needs. Responsibilities include helping prepare lessons, supporting individual education goals, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate Degree or 48 semester hours of coursework.
• Knowledge of learning styles and behavior of exceptional children is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with the Individual Education Program goals.
• Help prepare materials and the learning environment.
• Support students with personal care needs as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of exceptional children

Effective communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Operation of instructional equipment

Education

Associate Degree or 48 semester hours

Job description

Exceptional Children's Resource Teacher Assistant

Edgecombe County Public Schools – J.W. Parker Middle – Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Job Description

EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position

Exceptional Children’s Resource Teacher Assistant

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 48 semester hours required;
• Knowledge of the learning styles and behavior of exceptional children;
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships;
• Ability to operate a variety of instructional equipment and machines;
• Willingness to assist with personal care needs as required;
• Must hold a valid NC driver’s license and be required to complete requirements for a NC bus driver’s license;
• Must be able to physically perform basic life operational functions such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion;
• Must possess the visual acuity to do extensive reading, interpret written material, and transfer written to oral communication;
• Must be able to withstand rigorous physical activities as required in the classroom and/or outside the classroom setting.

Job Goal

To provide assistance to the classroom teacher in the planning, organization, and implementation of the instructional program.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing each child’s Individual Education Program goals and objectives.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Assist students, as assigned by the Principal, with personal care needs (feeding, toileting, etc.) and medical procedures for which trained.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Assist with the supervision of students to ensure safety at all times.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Collect and display suitable material for educational displays.
• Develop materials and group lessons to meet instructional objectives determined by the teacher.
• Correct students’ work under the teacher’s supervision.
• Participate in discipline procedures and prescribe consequences for student behavior under teacher supervision.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing behavior or academic skills.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks and maintain a neat and organized classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or the Building Principal.
• Follow appropriate communication lines to discuss concerns – i.e. – teacher, principal, EC Program Staff.
• Adhere to all policies of the school and district.
• Maintain the confidentiality of personally identifying information and all student records.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Exceptional Children’s Program Director.

Salary

Edgecombe County Public Schools Classified Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment

9 months, or as determined by funding/program needs.

Evaluation

Annually, Teacher Assistant Personnel Appraisal Instrument

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.