Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant

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

Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5867073

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.56 Per Hour

Job Description

Individual must have an Associate's degree or 48 semester hours toward a four year degree or must have completed the 96-hour Teachder Assistant Institute and Work Keys testing prior to employment. Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred, but not required. Must hold or be able to obtain Class B CDL with S and P endorsements. Individual will work in a classroom setting with students with special needs.

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

Individual must have an Associate's degree or 48 semester hours toward a four year degree or must have completed the 96-hour Teachder Assistant Institute and Work Keys testing prior to employment. Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred, but not required. Must hold or be able to obtain Class B CDL with S and P endorsements. Individual will work in a classroom setting with students with special needs.

Contact Information

• Christy Parker
• 175 Pioneer Trail
• Boone, North Carolina 28607
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]