A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
EC Teacher Assistant Direct Support
Randolph County School System
Southmont Elementary - Asheboro, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Randolph County School System
Job Details
Job ID:
5796243
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
7.75 hours daily/ 10 months
Student days only
Must have one of the following: an Associate degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass the WorkKeys assessment
Must be willing and eligible to obtain a bus driver's license and sub as needed on the bus
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POSITION TITLE
Exceptional Children Direct Support
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school/classroom(s)
SALARY
Salary Grade 56 plus supplement
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Principal, EC Director, and/ EC Assistant Director
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS
37.5
NUMBER
OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10 months/Student Days Only
POSITION PURPOSE
The EC Direct Support personnel work under the supervision of the school principal and the assigned Exceptional Children's case manager to provide individual assistance and support that allows a student to participate in and access the curriculum and educational environment. The EC Direct Support personnel collaborates with assigned teacher and/or school personnel to encourage maximum student performance and develop independence across the continuum of the school day. The EC Direct Support personnel should demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and communication throughout the school day. The EC Direct Support personnel are assigned / reassigned to school locations by Exceptional Children Services based on individual student needs.
UMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSU
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of the special education population
General knowledge of the daily routines of the classroom
General knowledge of student handbook rules and regulations
General knowledge of procedures to follow in an emergency
General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration
General knowledge of the curriculum for the assigned grade
Demonstrate appropriate verbal and written communications to school staff, parents, and students
Ability to maintain files and information
Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity
Ability to motivate students
Ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment
Ability to operate adaptive equipment
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with teachers, peers, parents, students, and administrators
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree; or
Minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or
Pass Work Keys Assessment
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
CPI Training annually
UPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in an EC classroom/environment
Training in assisting students with special needs
Able to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements
UESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accompanies and/or supports the student throughout the school day
Maintains the safety of the student
Assists with basic human functions such as toileting, eating/feeding and personal care
Assist with implementation of behavior management systems, techniques, and/or individualized behavior plans
Collaborates with the supervising teacher to administer and/or monitor any therapy, medication and/or special treatment required by the student while adhering to the guidelines of the Randolph County School System
Assists student with various needs including mobility throughout the school campus, transferring to and from wheelchairs/toilets and other equipment, utilization of communication systems and other technology
Performs other EC duties as directed by supervising teachers / administrators in cases of student absence or when student is engaged with other school personnel
Provides targeted reinforcement, modeling or instruction to meet IEP goals and access the general curriculum
Preparing instructional materials and modifications to the curriculum as directed by school staff
Collects written data to monitor progress
Participates in training with school personnel and implements procedures covered in trainings
Participates in training to meet specific student needs (formal and/or informal)
Adhere to confidentiality regulations
Maintains and encourages student self-advocacy
Communicates questions and concerns (parents, student, or other school staff) through the supervising school personnel
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Position entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping and possible interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment. Assignment may require the ability to physically move students or equipment, position students in specialized equipment, perform self-care/toileting as needed and/or perform skilled nursing procedures. (e.g. feeding tubes)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations Reviewed by: Employee's Signature
Date
Approval by: Supervisor's Signature
Date
The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required