EC Teacher Assistant Direct Support

7.75 hours daily/ 10 months

Student days only

Position is for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year

Must have one of the following: an Associate degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass the WorkKeys assessment

Must be willing and eligible to obtain a bus driver's license and sub as needed on the bus

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POSITION TITLE

Exceptional Children Direct Support

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school/classroom(s)

SALARY

Salary Grade NC05 plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal, EC Director, and/ EC Assistant Director

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday

WORK HOURS

37.5

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10 months/Student Days Only

POSITION PURPOSE:

The EC Direct Support personnel work under the supervision of the school principal and the assigned Exceptional Children’s case manager to provide individual assistance and support that allows a student to participate in and access the curriculum and educational environment. The EC Direct Support personnel collaborates with assigned teacher and/or school personnel to encourage maximum student performance and develop independence across the continuum of the school day. The EC Direct Support personnel should demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and communication throughout the school day. The EC Direct Support personnel are assigned / reassigned to school locations by Exceptional Children Services based on individual student needs.

U MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS U:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of the special education population

General knowledge of the daily routines of the classroom

General knowledge of student handbook rules and regulations

General knowledge of procedures to follow in an emergency

General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration

General knowledge of the curriculum for the assigned grade

Demonstrate appropriate verbal and written communications to school staff, parents, and students

Ability to maintain files and information

Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity

Ability to motivate students

Ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment

Ability to operate adaptive equipment

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with teachers, peers, parents, students, and administrators

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree; or

Minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or

Pass Work Keys Assessment

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

CPI Training annually

U PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in an EC classroom/environment

Training in assisting students with special needs

Able to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements

U ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Accompanies and/or supports the student throughout the school day

Maintains the safety of the student

Assists with basic human functions such as toileting, eating/feeding and personal care

Assist with implementation of behavior management systems, techniques, and/or individualized behavior plans

Collaborates with the supervising teacher to administer and/or monitor any therapy, medication and/or special treatment required by the student while adhering to the guidelines of the Randolph County School System

Assists student with various needs including mobility throughout the school campus, transferring to and from wheelchairs/toilets and other equipment, utilization of communication systems and other technology

Performs other EC duties as directed by supervising teachers / administrators in cases of student absence or when student is engaged with other school personnel

Provides targeted reinforcement, modeling or instruction to meet IEP goals and access the general curriculum

Preparing instructional materials and modifications to the curriculum as directed by school staff

Collects written data to monitor progress

Participates in training with school personnel and implements procedures covered in trainings

Participates in training to meet specific student needs (formal and/or informal)

Adhere to confidentiality regulations

Maintains and encourages student self-advocacy

Communicates questions and concerns (parents, student, or other school staff) through the supervising school personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Position entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping and possible interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment. Assignment may require the ability to physically move students or equipment, position students in specialized equipment, perform self-care/toileting as needed and/or perform skilled nursing procedures. (e.g. feeding tubes)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by: Employee's Signature

Date

Approval by: Supervisor's Signature

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.