Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant (part-time)

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW) is seeking an Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant (part-time) to provide individualized support to a student with special needs under the EC Coordinator. This role involves assisting with personal care, implementing IEP goals, and supporting the classroom team.

Hours are 8:00am-2:00pm (not to exceed 29 hours/week), 10-month August–May, with a compensation of $16.07 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and supporting in the appropriate subject area.
• Ability to foster a warm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Ability to implement rigorous lessons aligned to NC standards.
• Awareness of educational issues for diverse adolescent girls from high-need communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in devising and adapting strategies to support the student’s learning and monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Support personal care and maintain student safety and dignity.
• Document and report student progress to the EC team.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and staff to support the student’s success.

Skills

EC support experience

Inclusive classroom

Student progress monitoring

Job description

Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant (part-time)

DO YOU:

• have a passion for Exceptional Children support, the commitment to support student mastery of your content, and the critical thinking skills that will set our students up for success in college and beyond?
• believe that potential, not zip code, should determine a students' trajectory for their future?
• believe in the power of being a girl and that all students have the potential to graduate from high school, go to college, and succeed in life?
• possess the willingness to collaborate with your colleagues and our school families, doing "whatever it takes," to make our vision for our students a reality?

If so, you are a great candidate to teach at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, and we encourage you to apply for our current Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant position.

At the heart of GLOW Academy is a focus on "whole girl" education. We seek to foster the growth of leadership and confidence in our students and build and sustain family support, all while engaging all of our students in a rigorous college preparatory program. This means that GLOW emphasizes the following areas to ensure that each girl has a successful 6-12 experience and continues on to college: leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness and expanded opportunities in science, technology, math and the arts.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN THE GLOW TEAM

GLOW is adding to its Exceptional Children's team of 7 teachers with the addition of a part-time One-On-One Teacher Assistant. This main role for the One-on-One assistant is to provide individualized support to one student with special needs, ensuring their safety, comfort, and active participation in educational activities. This role involves assisting with personal care, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, implementing individualized education plans (IEPs). A secondary role for this position is to assist the teacher with other students in the classroom and perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION DETAILS

Part-time, 10-Month (August-May)

POSITION

Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant (part-time)

AVAILABLE

October 19, 2026

REPORTS TO

EC Coordinator

HOURS

8:00am-2:00pm (not to exceed 29 hours/week)

COMPENSATION

$16.07 / hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist teachers in devising and adapting special strategies for helping the student learn the content being taught and monitoring student performance on such content through progress monitoring of curriculum content and IEP goals
• Assist student with toileting needs which will include ensuring proper hygiene needs are met in a respectful and dignified approach for all personal care tasks.
• Accurately document and report student progress to the educational team
• Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of all students and offer encouragement to increase self esteem.
• Working collaboratively with teacher, team members and parents
• Encourage positive social interactions and assist in developing social skills
• Supervise student(s) during transitions, recess, lunch (occasionally preparing), and other non-classroom activities.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and responding to emergencies appropriately
• Assist in the use and maintenance of assistive devices and equipment
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; make copies; develop instructional materials.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about EC students within the classroom as is expected of all GLOW staff.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher, EC Coordinator or school administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to teach and support in the appropriate subject area
• ENVIRONMENT: Demonstrated ability to build and support a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implement positive behavior practices, and build strong relationships with students and families to support student success
• CURRICULUM: Demonstrated ability to implement rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the content standards outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study
• WHOLE GIRL: Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high needs neighborhoods/communities.

SUPPORT

• All new staff will attend a formal orientation to learn more about the school, our expectations, and to help acclimate our new employees to the school community.
• All new staff with a continuing license will be assigned a "GLOW Guide," a staff member who will support your transition to our school.
• All new staff with an initial license will be assigned a Mentor as part of our Beginning Teacher Program.

Please note: Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.