Full-Time EC Teaching Assistant | Special Needs Support

The Expedition School; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

The Expedition School in Hillsborough, NC is seeking an EC Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. The role supports students with special needs, follows behavior plans, and helps maintain a positive learning environment built on project-based, STEM-focused instruction.

Ideal candidates will have at least an associate degree, one year experience with special needs, and reliable, patient, collaborative work habits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with staff and families
• Experience managing student behaviors in classroom is preferred
• Be patient and adaptable in a special needs setting
• CPI training or willingness to obtain certification to assist with restraints

Responsibilities

• Support identified students throughout the day, build relationships, and monitor progress
• Follow behavior intervention plans and track data
• Collaborate with teachers and team to support individual goals
• Maintain behavior charts and support social-emotional learning activities

Skills

Communication

Behavior management

Self-directed

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Organization

Documentation

CPI training

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Expedition School in Hillsborough, NC is seeking an EC Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. The role supports students with special needs, follows behavior plans, and helps maintain a positive learning environment built on project-based, STEM-focused instruction.

Ideal candidates will have at least an associate degree, one year experience with special needs, and reliable, patient, collaborative work habits.