Exceptional Children TA - Empower Inclusive Classrooms

Onslow County Public Schools; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools seeks an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant at Stateside Elementary in Jacksonville, NC. You will support teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities for students with disabilities.

The role requires assisting with academic tasks, managing classroom duties, and ensuring safety. A two-year associate degree and ETTP completion within the first year are preferred; the position is 10 months with salary grade 56.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the care and educational needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work with disabled children ages 3–21.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to relate to and interact with disabled children.
• Ability to operate data entry equipment and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
• Assists students on individual academic assignments.
• Assists children with gross motor activities (grasping, crawling, walking, running, holding objects).
• Assists children with fine motor activities (coloring, cutting, etc.).
• Assists children with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Performs clerical duties: maintains records, grades, attendance, etc.
• Implements educational programs and administers tests.
• Monitors safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Disability awareness

Classroom management

Data entry & records

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Two year Associate's Degree in Education

Associate's Degree with emphasis in math/reading/writing

Minimum 2.5 GPA

ETTP course completion within first year

Job description

Onslow County Public Schools seeks an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant at Stateside Elementary in Jacksonville, NC. You will support teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities for students with disabilities.

The role requires assisting with academic tasks, managing classroom duties, and ensuring safety. A two-year associate degree and ETTP completion within the first year are preferred; the position is 10 months with salary grade 56.