Impactful Special Education Assistant — Elementary (Temp)

Young World Physical Education; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Watauga County Schools' Green Valley Elementary School in Boone, North Carolina is seeking a Temporary Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting immediately, this full-time position offers the chance to contribute to inclusive classrooms in a rural school district.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree or coursework toward a four-year degree, have completed the 96-hour Teacher Assistant Institute, and can pass

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours toward a four year degree or must have completed the 96-hour Teacher Assistant Institute and Work Keys testing prior to employment.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred, but not required.
• CDL with S and P endorsements preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a classroom setting with students with special needs.
• Work with students at Green Valley and Hardin Park Elementary Schools.
• Position is for the 2026-2027 school year only.

Skills

Special needs experience

Paraprofessional IA

Education

Associate's degree

48 semester hours toward a four year degree

96-hour Teacher Assistant Institute

Job description

Watauga County Schools' Green Valley Elementary School in Boone, North Carolina is seeking a Temporary Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting immediately, this full-time position offers the chance to contribute to inclusive classrooms in a rural school district.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree or coursework toward a four-year degree, have completed the 96-hour Teacher Assistant Institute, and can pass