EC Teacher Assistant - Adapted Curriculum (2025-2026)
- Harvey R. Newlin Elementary
- Burlington, North Carolina
- Full Time
EC Teacher Assistant - Adapted Curriculum (2025-2026)
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Harvey R. Newlin Elementary - Burlington, North Carolina
This job is also posted in Alamance-Burlington School System, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:5655466
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school
SALARY
Salary Grade 58
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
EC Teacher
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
POSITION PURPOSE:
The job of the Exceptional Children (Special Education) Teaching Assistant (ECTA) was established for the purpose(s) of working in general and special education classrooms, non-classroom school settings (i.e. cafeteria, playground), and community based learning sites supporting individual, small groups, and/or whole classroom group of students with disabilities. This support requires supervision of a certificated/licensed professional including administrators, teachers, and related services personnel with knowledge and skills to oversee the direct work of an ECTA. Licensed professionals provide supervision and guidance to ECTAs to define roles, direct work, and determine best practices implemented to support students with disabilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Recognize and demonstrate respect for individual differences between culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation of students with disabilities and their families within verbal and written interactions
Maintain boundaries for relationships and communication with students and their families within the professional and ethical scope of responsibility. Refer questions about student progress to appropriate licensed professionals
Conduct activities with integrity and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards, policies and guidelines
Maintain the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of all students with disabilities, families, and school personnel
Establish and maintain professional, collegial, and appropriate relationships with school personnel, students, and their families
Demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, and openness in scheduling activities throughout the day for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma
Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
Ability to operate a computer and related software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Google documents (i.e. PC or Mac)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
Training in working with students with special needs
Bilingual oral and/or written skills (such as Spanish)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Establish and maintain rapport with learners
Consistently monitor the safety and well-being of students by performing monitoring duties in learning environments as assigned
Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning as directed by the instructional team
Support student's independence, self-advocacy, positive sense of identity, self-control, and self-reliance
Support students with disabilities in their use of self-assessment, problem-solving, and other cognitive strategies
Understand and articulate common educational and medical terminology used in the school setting
Use and maintain adaptive equipment/materials and assistive technology to include augmentative and alternative communication devices for students with disabilities
Support a safe and equitable learning environment that honors diversity and inclusion. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel
Proctor routine classroom and standardized tests following student accommodations
Attend meetings and participate with other team members
Participates in staff development workshops (such as de-escalation training) and staff meetings as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Instructional Supports and Strategies
Demonstrate proficiency in academics including oral and written communication, literacy, and mathematical skills appropriate to the job assignment
Follow written instructional plans to include but not limited to a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) provided by the instructional team, seeking clarification and training as needed
Communicate relevant information about the student with disabilities to the instructional team for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP
Support the use of effective and culturally responsive instructional strategies in literacy and mathematics as directed by the instructional team
Review and reinforce learning activities, essential concepts, and modified content as directed by the instructional team
Modify pace of instruction and provide organizational cues under the guidance of the instructional team
Provide least intrusive levels of support, fade support, and fade physical proximity from students with disabilities under the guidance of the instructional team
Provide feedback to students with disabilities regarding their performance under the guidance of the instructional team
Adapt the physical environment and modify learning materials and activities under the direction of the instructional team for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing individual, small groups and/or whole classroom group objectives
Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire, and use verbal and nonverbal means to communicate thoughts and feelings under the guidance of the instructional team
Functional Skills
Use techniques to address personal care, medical care, and physical assistance to students with disabilities as directed or authorized by a licensed professional
Support daily living and functional skills such as feeding, toileting or other task's students are not able to perform for themselves
Receive training for delegatable special health care needs
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports
Follow written behavioral intervention plans (BIP) in accordance to a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) provided by the instructional team, seeking clarification and training as needed
Implement positive behavior supports outlined in a behavior support plan as determined by the instructional team
Implement individualized reinforcement systems as determined by the instructional team
Support the implementation of social-emotional and behavioral interventions as determined by the instructional teams
Assist in teaching specific behaviors and procedures to facilitate safety and learning in each school setting as determined by the instructional team
Respond to student actions using strategies under the guidance and direction of the instructional team
Support development of social skills and facilitate proactive peer interactions for students with disabilities under the guidance of the instructional team
Support students with disabilities by modeling and facilitating the use of conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving under the guidance of the instructional team
Community or Job Coaching
Use knowledge of student's strengths and interests to encourage engagement in varied school and community activities
Support students with disabilities in following established community, school and classroom expectations and routines to include procedures to support effective transitions within all environments
Data Collection
Record objective and accurate data using collection procedures
As guided by the instructional team maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
Use universal precautions to assist in maintaining a safe, healthy environment in all settings
Position Type:Full-Time
Job Requirements
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Harvey R. Newlin Elementary - Burlington, North Carolina
This job is also posted in Alamance-Burlington School System, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:5655466
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school
SALARY
Salary Grade 58
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
EC Teacher
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
POSITION PURPOSE:
The job of the Exceptional Children (Special Education) Teaching Assistant (ECTA) was established for the purpose(s) of working in general and special education classrooms, non-classroom school settings (i.e. cafeteria, playground), and community based learning sites supporting individual, small groups, and/or whole classroom group of students with disabilities. This support requires supervision of a certificated/licensed professional including administrators, teachers, and related services personnel with knowledge and skills to oversee the direct work of an ECTA. Licensed professionals provide supervision and guidance to ECTAs to define roles, direct work, and determine best practices implemented to support students with disabilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Recognize and demonstrate respect for individual differences between culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation of students with disabilities and their families within verbal and written interactions
Maintain boundaries for relationships and communication with students and their families within the professional and ethical scope of responsibility. Refer questions about student progress to appropriate licensed professionals
Conduct activities with integrity and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards, policies and guidelines
Maintain the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of all students with disabilities, families, and school personnel
Establish and maintain professional, collegial, and appropriate relationships with school personnel, students, and their families
Demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, and openness in scheduling activities throughout the day for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma
Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
Ability to operate a computer and related software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Google documents (i.e. PC or Mac)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
Training in working with students with special needs
Bilingual oral and/or written skills (such as Spanish)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Establish and maintain rapport with learners
Consistently monitor the safety and well-being of students by performing monitoring duties in learning environments as assigned
Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning as directed by the instructional team
Support student's independence, self-advocacy, positive sense of identity, self-control, and self-reliance
Support students with disabilities in their use of self-assessment, problem-solving, and other cognitive strategies
Understand and articulate common educational and medical terminology used in the school setting
Use and maintain adaptive equipment/materials and assistive technology to include augmentative and alternative communication devices for students with disabilities
Support a safe and equitable learning environment that honors diversity and inclusion. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel
Proctor routine classroom and standardized tests following student accommodations
Attend meetings and participate with other team members
Participates in staff development workshops (such as de-escalation training) and staff meetings as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Instructional Supports and Strategies
Demonstrate proficiency in academics including oral and written communication, literacy, and mathematical skills appropriate to the job assignment
Follow written instructional plans to include but not limited to a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) provided by the instructional team, seeking clarification and training as needed
Communicate relevant information about the student with disabilities to the instructional team for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP
Support the use of effective and culturally responsive instructional strategies in literacy and mathematics as directed by the instructional team
Review and reinforce learning activities, essential concepts, and modified content as directed by the instructional team
Modify pace of instruction and provide organizational cues under the guidance of the instructional team
Provide least intrusive levels of support, fade support, and fade physical proximity from students with disabilities under the guidance of the instructional team
Provide feedback to students with disabilities regarding their performance under the guidance of the instructional team
Adapt the physical environment and modify learning materials and activities under the direction of the instructional team for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing individual, small groups and/or whole classroom group objectives
Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire, and use verbal and nonverbal means to communicate thoughts and feelings under the guidance of the instructional team
Functional Skills
Use techniques to address personal care, medical care, and physical assistance to students with disabilities as directed or authorized by a licensed professional
Support daily living and functional skills such as feeding, toileting or other task's students are not able to perform for themselves
Receive training for delegatable special health care needs
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports
Follow written behavioral intervention plans (BIP) in accordance to a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) provided by the instructional team, seeking clarification and training as needed
Implement positive behavior supports outlined in a behavior support plan as determined by the instructional team
Implement individualized reinforcement systems as determined by the instructional team
Support the implementation of social-emotional and behavioral interventions as determined by the instructional teams
Assist in teaching specific behaviors and procedures to facilitate safety and learning in each school setting as determined by the instructional team
Respond to student actions using strategies under the guidance and direction of the instructional team
Support development of social skills and facilitate proactive peer interactions for students with disabilities under the guidance of the instructional team
Support students with disabilities by modeling and facilitating the use of conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving under the guidance of the instructional team
Community or Job Coaching
Use knowledge of student's strengths and interests to encourage engagement in varied school and community activities
Support students with disabilities in following established community, school and classroom expectations and routines to include procedures to support effective transitions within all environments
Data Collection
Record objective and accurate data using collection procedures
As guided by the instructional team maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
Use universal precautions to assist in maintaining a safe, healthy environment in all settings
Position Type:Full-Time
Job Requirements
Job ID: 518021628
Originally Posted on: 4/20/2026
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