2026-2027 EC Teacher Assistant

Location: Coltrane-Webb Elementary, Concord, North Carolina. Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026 Job Overview EC Teacher Assistant in Learning Connections Classroom. Assist classroom teachers with individual students or small groups, and perform related duties as assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision of the principal. Qualifications Four‑year degree from an accredited college/university Two‑year degree from an accredited college or university 48 semester credits from an accredited college or university Passing WorkKeys assessment scores and completion of an orientation by the Exceptional Children’s department Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of special education needs of pupils General knowledge of practices and methods used in special education programs Ability to assist classroom teacher in a variety of tasks Skill in working with special education students Ability to work with and assist special education pupils Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, public, associates and students Ability to accept and follow direction of teacher as well as being a self‑starter Ability to display calmness, patience, and firmness in managing problem behaviors Patient and kind, showing respect for all students regardless of abilities or needs Willingness and ability to learn new skills Dependable and prompt Salary and Reporting Pay Grade: NC 05 Salary: $17.06 to $26.66 per hour Reports to: Principal Essential Functions Teach and implement IEP goals and NCSCOS lessons and extensions Perform non‑academic activities such as lunch, encore, recess, etc. Outside classroom duties including car, bus, and hallway duties Provide self‑help and medical support as needed Assist with management of instruction and behavior Assist with provision of individualized instruction and instructional monitoring Assist teacher with preparation for instruction Help assure that students are properly supervised at all times Manage behavior through approved methods, as established by teacher and IEP team Help students with personal care and hygiene needs Maintain medication logs according to regulations and administer insulin shots if needed Perform related work as required Physical Requirements Occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force Requires speaking or hearing and lifting; frequently requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, and repetitive motions; occasionally requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and pushing or pulling Standard vision requirements Vocal communication required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly Hearing required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound Requires analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities No exposure to environmental conditions Moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic) Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education