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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Assistant, Pre-K - Exceptional Children SE (25-26 SY)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Overview Assistant, Pre-K - Exceptional Children (25-26 SY)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion supporting the assigned classroom teacher and assists with the instruction of students. The Pre-K Assistant works cooperatively with the teacher and school administration in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials. Employee performs support work to carry out the Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of principal.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures

Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers

Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, etc.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students

Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage

Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress

Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support)

Assist with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as requested by the teacher

Assist in keeping classroom learning centers clean

Assist with student attendance procedures, record keeping, and organizing classroom learning spaces

Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s)

Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children\'s arrival and departure to and from schools

Participate in professional development workshops

Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations

Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in child development or early childhood

Knowledge of and understanding of various learning styles, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning

Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs

Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums

Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business

Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Education And Experience

Hold a Child Development Associate Credential- CDA credential required

Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, associate\'s degree in childcare administration, child development, early childhood education, school-age children, childcare administration, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, human growth and development, school age children, or special education

OR

Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, bachelor\'s degree in birth-kindergarten, childcare administration, school-age children, child development, child and family development, child and family studies, child psychology, sociology, early childhood education, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, elementary education, human growth and development, human growth and family studies, or human development and family studies

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

Education Administration Programs

Government Administration

Reports To Principal

Place of Work The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Salary/Status NC 07B Hourly Schedule, 9 months

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