EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant 

QUALIFICATIONS:              

     1.  Associate Degree or 48 semester hours required;

     2.  Knowledge of the learning styles and behavior of exceptional children;

     3.  Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;

     4.  Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships; 

     5.  Ability to operate a variety of instructional equipment and machines;

     6.  Willingness to assist with personal care needs as required;

     7.  Must hold a valid NC driver’s license and will be required to complete requirements for a NC bus driver’s license; 

     8.  Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching,                    standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion;

     9.  Must possess the visual acuity to do extensive reading, interpret written material, and transfer written to oral                          communication;    

    10. Must be able to withstand the rigorous physical activities as required in the classroom and/or outside the classroom                setting.

REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervising Teacher              

JOB GOAL:  To provide assistance to the classroom teacher in the planning, organization and implementation of the instructional program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the teacher in implementing each child’s Individual Education Program goals and objectives. 
2. Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies. 
3. Assist students, as assigned by Principal, with personal care needs (feeding, toileting, etc.) and medical procedures for which trained. 
4. Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students. 
5. Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults. 
6. Assist with the supervision of students to ensure safety at all times. 
7. Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students. 
8. Collect and display suitable material for educational displays. 
9. Develop materials and group lessons to meet instructional objectives determined by the teacher. 
10. Correct students’ work under the teacher’s supervision. 
11. Participate in discipline procedures and prescribe consequences for student behavior under teacher supervision. 
12. Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing behavior or academic skills.
13. Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher.  
14. Help with general housekeeping tasks and to maintain a neat and organized classroom.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or the Building Principal. 
16. Follow appropriate communication lines to discuss concerns- i.e.- teacher, principal, EC Program Staff.
17. Adhere to all policies of school and district.
18. Maintain the confidentiality of personally identifying information and all student records.
19. Complete other duties as assigned by the Exceptional Children’s Program Director.

SALARY:        Edgecombe County Public Schools Classified Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  9 months, or as determined by funding/program needs. 

EVALUATION: Annually, Teacher Assistant Personnel Appraisal Instrument

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.