Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant / Exchange / End of Year / 26-27

Elizabeth Lane Elementary

Charlotte (NC)

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USD 24.000 - 40.000

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant to support the assigned teacher and EC students, helping them access general education as needed. The role includes implementing IEP goals, supervising in multiple settings, and preparing instructional materials under supervision.

Required qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent education, NC WorkKeys training, and experience with EC students.

Competenze

Candidate must work under supervision to support EC students and implement IEP goals.
Experience with data collection to document student progress and outcomes.
Ability to assist individually or in small groups and reinforce teacher instruction.

Mansioni

Assist children individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and gymnasiums.
Support with attendance, data collection, and classroom organization.
Prepare lesson materials and displays for assigned classroom.
Provide physical assistance to students and support during activities.

Conoscenze

IEP knowledge

Classroom management

Behavior support

Communication skills

Data collection

Institutional compliance

Formazione

Associate's degree

48 college credits

WorkKeys + 96 hours training

Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship Program (NC DOL)

Descrizione del lavoro

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant / Exchange / End of Year / 26-27

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The exceptional children (EC) teacher assistant, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion assisting the assigned teacher and instructing EC students. Position works cooperatively to guide children in achieving goals of the students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) and provides access to general education as needed. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hourly NC 07B/Full-time, 09 months, 40.0 hours per week

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
Collect data to document individual student progress toward IEP goals
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support)
Assist with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as directed by the teacher
Assist with student attendance procedures, record keeping, and organizing classroom learning spaces
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s)
Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children’s arrival and departure to and from schools
Assist and supervise during emergency drills, assemblies, specials (e.g. PE, art, recess) field trips and to other school related functions on and off school campus
Provide physical assistance to students as needed in the areas of self-help, clothing management, toileting (including accidents and catheterization), and feeding
Provide physical assistance to therapists and teachers as needed in duties related to occupational and physical therapy and mainstreaming classes
Provide physical assistance as needed to students by writing assignments, taking notes and/or writing students’ responses under the direction of the teacher
Provide physical assistance as needed to students by lifting, positioning, assisting with walking and by pushing wheelchairs
Participate in professional development and other meetings
Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and laws pertaining to exceptional children
Knowledge and ability to use current technology and alternate forms of communication relevant to specific disabilities. This may include low-tech and high-tech devices
Knowledge of classroom management and differentiation techniques
Knowledge of the Individual Education Program (process, strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning)
Ability to use research-based techniques in instruction and behavior management
Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Education and Experience

At least one of the following below that has been completed required:
- Associate's degree
- Two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours
- Ability to pass a formal assessment (WorkKeys and 96 hours of in-service training)
- Completion of the NC Department of Labor (DOL) Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship Program
One year working with EC children preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements