Exceptional Children TA: Instruction & Support | Bus Driver

Polk County Schools - NC; Columbus (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County High School in Polk County, NC, seeks an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant to support quality instruction for students with special needs and manage related classroom tasks. The role includes assisting with lesson delivery, coordinating adaptive equipment, and supervising daily student activities.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or 48 college hours, preferred experience with special needs, and may involve assisting with medication administration and transportation

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 college hours required.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred.
• Ability to assist with medication administration and student care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering instruction for students identified as exceptional.
• Oversee medication distribution and intake for students on continuous dosage regimens.
• Provide daily instruction to self-contained and resource students.
• Maintain adaptive communication equipment and other specialized devices.
• Identify program needs and order materials within budget.
• Attend to daily physical needs of students.
• Possess a valid bus driver’s license and operate a bus as needed.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Instructional support

Education

Associate’s Degree or 48 semester hours

Tools

Adaptive communication equipment

Job description

Polk County High School in Polk County, NC, seeks an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant to support quality instruction for students with special needs and manage related classroom tasks. The role includes assisting with lesson delivery, coordinating adaptive equipment, and supervising daily student activities.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or 48 college hours, preferred experience with special needs, and may involve assisting with medication administration and transportation