Paraprofessional- Weekly Pay

Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Compensation: $23 per hour

Position Type: Full-Time

Start: As soon as possible
Make a Difference That Truly Matters

At Focused Staffing Group , we believe every student deserves the opportunity to thrive-and the right support makes all the difference. We're seeking a compassionate, driven Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant who is ready to champion student growth, independence, and success.

If you're energized by collaboration, motivated by impact, and passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs, this could be the role you've been looking for.

Want to love what you do? Let's make it happen! Check out our candidates' success stories!

What You'll Do

• Build trusting, positive relationships that empower students to achieve their goals
• Support academic, behavioral, vocational, and life-skills instruction
• Reinforce and clarify instructional directions to promote understanding
• Provide individualized and small-group support to meet student needs
• Monitor student safety, well-being, and behavior across classrooms and school settings
• Encourage positive self-esteem, reflection, and independence
• Assist with crisis prevention and behavior support strategies
• Track and document student progress accurately and confidentially
• Support classroom organization, instructional materials, and clerical tasks
• Assist with therapeutic interventions (e.g., behavior plans, PT, OT) under professional guidance
• Support students during off-site instruction, field trips, job shadowing, and transportation as needed
• Uphold confidentiality and represent the school positively within the community
• Perform other duties as assigned to support student success

What We're Looking For
Education & Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent college coursework
• At least two years of experience working with school-aged children
• Training provided for high-potential candidates

Skills & Strengths

• Strong understanding of child development and diverse learning needs
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-centered environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• A student-centered mindset with a strong service orientation
• Comfort using basic educational software and technology
• Commitment to building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Why Join Focused Staffing Group?

• Competitive pay at $23 per hour
• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
• Opportunities to grow professionally while changing lives

If you're ready to make a real impact-one student at a time-we'd love to connect with you.