Exceptional Teacher Assistant

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

Position Code:

Department: Polk County High School

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary: To assist in assessing and providing quality instruction and learning opportunities for exceptional children through a variety of settings and instructional procedures, according to the essential functions listed below.

Essential Functions:

1. 1. Assist in planning/implementing instruction for students identified as exceptional.
2. 2. Assist in overseeing the distribution and intake of medication to students on continuous dosage regimens.
3. 3. Assist in daily instruction to self-contained and resource students.
4. 4. Assist with the maintenance of adaptive communication equipment and other specialized equipment related to the exceptional children’s program.
5. 5.Assist in the identification of specific needs of the exceptional children’s program and order appropriate materials using the allotted budget.
6. 6.Attend to daily physical needs of students as required.
7. 7.Holld a valid bus driver’s license and drive a bus as needed.

Other Functions:

1. 1. Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or principal.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

1. 1. Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit
2. 2. Prior experience working with children with special needs is preferred

Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Assistant Salary Scale

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.

Environmental Factors:

This position requires lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and dealing with sick students. Must attend to the daily physical needs of students (feeding, bathroom, medical, etc.)