EC Teacher Assistant Direct Support

Exceptional Children Direct Support7.75 hours daily/ 10 monthsStudent days onlyPosition is for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school yearMust have one of the following: an Associate degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass the WorkKeys assessmentMust be willing and eligible to obtain a bus driver's license and sub as needed on the busPOSITION 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.
MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESGeneral knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of the special education populationGeneral knowledge of the daily routines of the classroomGeneral knowledge of student handbook rules and regulationsGeneral knowledge of procedures to follow in an emergencyGeneral knowledge of the principles of organization and administrationGeneral knowledge of the curriculum for the assigned gradeDemonstrate appropriate verbal and written communications to school staff, parents, and studentsAbility to maintain files and informationSkill in the use of classroom and instructional equipmentAbility to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activityAbility to motivate studentsAbility to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipmentAbility to operate adaptive equipmentAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationship with teachers, peers, parents, students, and administratorsEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCEAssociate Degree; orMinimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; orPass Work Keys AssessmentCERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTSMust possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor VehiclesCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPI Training annuallyPREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in an EC classroom/environmentTraining in assisting students with special needsAble to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with school bus certification and P&S endorsementsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accompanies and/or supports the student throughout the school dayMaintains the safety of the studentAssists with basic human functions such as toileting, eating/feeding and personal careAssist with implementation of behavior management systems, techniques, and/or individualized behavior plansCollaborates 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 SystemAssists 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 technologyPerforms other EC duties as directed by supervising teachers / administrators in cases of student absence or when student is engaged with other school personnelProvides targeted reinforcement, modeling or instruction to meet IEP goals and access the general curriculumPreparing instructional materials and modifications to the curriculum as directed by school staffCollects written data to monitor progressParticipates in training with school personnel and implements procedures covered in trainingsParticipates in training to meet specific student needs (formal and/or informal)Adhere to confidentiality regulationsMaintains and encourages student self-advocacyCommunicates questions and concerns (parents, student, or other school staff) through the supervising school personnelWORKING CONDITIONSPHYSICAL 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 RCS