Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 School Year
Young World Physical Education, Sneads Ferry, NC, United States
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant
Onslow County Public Schools – Dixon Elementary, Sneads Ferry, North Carolina.
Job Description
Position Title:
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant
Reports To:
Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers
Beginning Date:
Open Until Filled
Term of Employment:
10 months
Salary:
Salary Grade 56
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Nature of Work
Under general supervision assists teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities with the care and education of children with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Knowledge of the care and educational needs of individuals with disabilities
Ability to work with disabled children ranging from 3 to 21 years old for extended periods of time
Ability to relate to and interact with disabled children
Ability to operate data entry equipment and maintain records of children's progress
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel
Education and Training
Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university (emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing, and content knowledge) – required
Associate’s Degree in Education preferred
Minimum 2.5 GPA required
ETTP course completion and dated certificate within the first school year of employment
Performance Responsibilities
Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, and state and federal regulations concerning school issues.
Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
Assists students with individual academic assignments.
Assists children with gross motor activities (grasping, crawling, walking, running, holding objects).
Assists children with fine motor activities (playing with toys, cutting, coloring).
Assists children with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene tasks they cannot perform.
Assembles, adjusts, and maintains equipment used in instructional programs.
Assists therapists and other specialists.
Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and related data.
Performs clerical duties: maintains progress records, develops and files incident reports, grades papers, scores tests, checks daily attendance, makes copies, develops classroom displays and instructional materials, operates audiovisual equipment.
Implements established educational programs; administers and scores tests.
Constantly monitors the safety and well‑being of students in all school areas.
Assists students with digital age learning in the classroom.
Encourages and supports academic growth of students.
Models and promotes high ethical and appropriate behavior.
Supervises students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips; monitors students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines, snack time; may serve as bus monitor.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
Physical Requirements
Ability to be physically active, including standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking, and repetitive motions.
Ability to stand for more than 6 hours.
Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (60–100 pounds).
Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
Must facilitate evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
Must possess sufficient auditory and visual capabilities to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. EEO.
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Onslow County Public Schools – Dixon Elementary, Sneads Ferry, North Carolina.
Job Description
Position Title:
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant
Reports To:
Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers
Beginning Date:
Open Until Filled
Term of Employment:
10 months
Salary:
Salary Grade 56
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Nature of Work
Under general supervision assists teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities with the care and education of children with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Knowledge of the care and educational needs of individuals with disabilities
Ability to work with disabled children ranging from 3 to 21 years old for extended periods of time
Ability to relate to and interact with disabled children
Ability to operate data entry equipment and maintain records of children's progress
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel
Education and Training
Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university (emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing, and content knowledge) – required
Associate’s Degree in Education preferred
Minimum 2.5 GPA required
ETTP course completion and dated certificate within the first school year of employment
Performance Responsibilities
Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, and state and federal regulations concerning school issues.
Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
Assists students with individual academic assignments.
Assists children with gross motor activities (grasping, crawling, walking, running, holding objects).
Assists children with fine motor activities (playing with toys, cutting, coloring).
Assists children with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene tasks they cannot perform.
Assembles, adjusts, and maintains equipment used in instructional programs.
Assists therapists and other specialists.
Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and related data.
Performs clerical duties: maintains progress records, develops and files incident reports, grades papers, scores tests, checks daily attendance, makes copies, develops classroom displays and instructional materials, operates audiovisual equipment.
Implements established educational programs; administers and scores tests.
Constantly monitors the safety and well‑being of students in all school areas.
Assists students with digital age learning in the classroom.
Encourages and supports academic growth of students.
Models and promotes high ethical and appropriate behavior.
Supervises students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips; monitors students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines, snack time; may serve as bus monitor.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
Physical Requirements
Ability to be physically active, including standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking, and repetitive motions.
Ability to stand for more than 6 hours.
Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (60–100 pounds).
Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
Must facilitate evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
Must possess sufficient auditory and visual capabilities to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. EEO.
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