Inclusive Education Assistant for Exceptional Learners

Onslow County Public Schools; Richlands (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Heritage Elementary School of Richlands. The assistant will support teachers and therapists, help manage daily activities, and assist with individual student needs in a 10-month role.

The position requires assisting with a range of activities from motor skills to academic tasks, while maintaining records and ensuring student safety in a dynamic classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required (must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge.)
• ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained within the first school year of employment

Responsibilities

• Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
• Assists students on individual academic assignments.
• Assists children with gross motor activities.
• Assists children with fine motor activities.
• Assists children with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene and other tasks students are unable to perform for themselves.
• Assembles, adjusts, and maintains equipment used in instructional programs.
• Assists therapists and other specialists.
• Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.
• Performs various clerical duties as needed: maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom displays and instructional materials; operates audiovisual equipment.
• Implements established educational programs; administers and scores tests.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.
• Assists students with digital age learning in the classroom.
• Encourages and supports academic growth of students.
• Models and promotes high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips; monitors students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines and snack time; if applicable, serves as bus monitor.
• Performs other related duties, as required or assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Composure under pressure

Disability education knowledge

Child care

Education

Associates degree in education (preferred)

Associate’s degree with emphasis in math/reading/writing

Job description

Onslow County Public Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Heritage Elementary School of Richlands. The assistant will support teachers and therapists, help manage daily activities, and assist with individual student needs in a 10-month role.

The position requires assisting with a range of activities from motor skills to academic tasks, while maintaining records and ensuring student safety in a dynamic classroom environment.