Exceptional Children TA — Full-Time with Benefits

Sugarloaf Elementary; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarloaf Elementary in Hendersonville, NC seeks a Teacher Assistant-Exceptional Children to support students with special needs. You will assist with instruction, manage behavior under teacher direction, implement IEP goals, and help with daily routines and personal care in a 10-month, full-benefits role.

Ideal candidates hold 48 college hours or an associated degree and demonstrate patience, reliability, and a dedication to helping diverse learners thrive in a structured classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Highly Qualified requirements (48 college hours or 2 year Associate's Degree).
• Knowledge of special education needs of pupils and related methods.
• Ability to assist classroom teacher in a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and implements IEP goals and NCSCOS lessons and extensions.
• Performs non-academic activities such as lunch, encore, recess, etc.
• Outside classroom duties including car, bus, and hallway duties.
• Provides self-help and medical support as needed.
• Assists with the management of instruction and behavior.
• Assists with provision of individualized instruction and instructional monitoring.
• Assists teacher with preparation for instruction.
• Helps supervise students at all times.
• Manages behavior per IEP team guidance.
• Helps with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Maintains medication logs; administer insulin if needed.

Skills

IEP goals

Special ed knowledge

Assisting teacher

Behavior management

Patience & kindness

Education

48 college hours or 2-year degree

Job description

Sugarloaf Elementary in Hendersonville, NC seeks a Teacher Assistant-Exceptional Children to support students with special needs. You will assist with instruction, manage behavior under teacher direction, implement IEP goals, and help with daily routines and personal care in a 10-month, full-benefits role.

Ideal candidates hold 48 college hours or an associated degree and demonstrate patience, reliability, and a dedication to helping diverse learners thrive in a structured classroom setting.