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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Assistant, Exceptional Child - PNA (25-26)

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

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General Definition of Work The exceptional children (EC) teacher assistant, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision‑making discretion. The assistant assists the assigned teacher in instructing EC students, guides children in achieving goals of the students' Individual Education Program (IEP), and provides access to general education as needed. The job carries out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status Hourly NC 07B/Full‑time, 09 months

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.

Essential Functions

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, and gymnasiums

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

Collect data to document individual student progress toward IEP goals

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 directed by the teacher

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

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

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

Assist and supervise during emergency drills, assemblies, specials (e.g., PE, art, recess) field trips, and other school‑related functions on and off campus

Provide physical assistance to students as needed in the areas of self‑help, clothing management, toileting (including accidents and catheterization), and feeding

Provide physical assistance to therapists and teachers as needed in duties related to occupational and physical therapy and mainstreaming classes

Provide physical assistance as needed to students by writing assignments, taking notes, and/or writing students' responses under the direction of the teacher

Provide physical assistance as needed to students by lifting, positioning, and assisting with walking and pushing wheelchairs

Participate in professional development and other meetings

Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and laws pertaining to exceptional children

Knowledge and ability to use current technology and alternate forms of communication relevant to specific disabilities, including low‑tech and high‑tech devices

Knowledge of classroom management and differentiation techniques

Knowledge of the Individual Education Program (process, strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning)

Ability to use research‑based techniques in instruction and behavior management

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 judgment

Education And Experience

At least one of the following completed requirements:

Associate's degree

Two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours

Ability to pass a formal assessment (WorkKeys and 96 hours of in‑service training)

Completion of the NC Department of Labor (DOL) Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship Program

One year working with EC children preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience

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