ESS Teacher Assistant - ONE-ON-ONE Special Needs

This opportunity is at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Special Education One -On-One Teacher Assistant

Under the direction of a certified classroom teacher and/or school administrator, ESS special ed/ EC teacher assistants supplement student education and assist classroom teachers with instructional, behavior management, and/or administrative duties. They support the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of a specific student or group of students with special needs throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher for individual students and/or small groups of students
• Assist classroom teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class, following teachers' established routines and procedures
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned, in the absence of the regular teacher
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, hallways, during specials, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs as directed
• Observe student behavior and progress, keep notes, and report to classroom teacher and/or other school designee(s)
• Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs; help with translation and hygienic needs when necessary
• Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
• Assist with bus loading and unloading during arrival and departure of students
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedure

Qualifications

• Minimum of associate degree or 48 combined college credit hours
• Pass a background check
• Negative tuberculosis test and NC health sheet Drug Screen
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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators.

Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

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ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space.

Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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