What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant, Exceptional Children Program position at Graham County Schools?
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
GRAHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
Position
Teacher Assistant, Exceptional Children Program
Location
Graham County Schools, location to be determined
Months Employed
10-month position, evaluated annually
Type of Position
Classified, work under the supervision of Exceptional Children Program Teacher
Type of Posting
Internal
External
Date of Posting
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Closing Date of Posting
Until filled
Nature of Work
The purpose of this position is to provide instructional support and assistance to students served by Exceptional Children services through the direction and guidance of certified Exceptional Children teachers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instructional support to students in small group and one on one settings.
- Assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials as directed.
- Implement behavior plans and use prescribed strategies to respond to student behaviors.
- Monitor student movement in instructional settings.
- Collect and record data and monitor progress as directed.
- Provide personal care assistance including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Provide information to teachers regarding student daily work and behaviors.
- Collaborate with teachers daily to address any instructional strategies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate clearly in written and electronic formats; as well as; in-person.
- Ability to use a computer or other electronic devices for the purpose of communication.
- Ability to collaborate with district staff to identify and solve problems.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion when dealing with students and/or parents and their personal and educational needs.
- Skill in identifying student learning and personal needs and collaborating with supervising teacher to provide needed resources or interventions.
Education and Experience
Requirements
Education: Minimum-Completion of an Associate’s Degree or 48 college credit hours with a passing cumulative GPA.
Experience: Preferred- a minimum of 1 year working with children or adults with special needs or related experience
Salary
Will follow the NC Classified Employee Salary Scale
Application Process
Interested persons meeting job qualifications should provide a letter of interest, resume’ and completed online application. Application materials may be found at www.graham.k12.nc.us
All qualified internal candidates are invited to apply for the position by submitting a Letter of Intent to: Kim Beasley at Central Office.
Process Timeline
Vacancy posted 12/18/2025
Deadline for Application Submissions Until filled
Board of Education Candidate Decision TBD
Assume Duties TBD
For more information regarding the application process
Please contact Kim Beasley for application process questions. For questions regarding the position, please contact Kristy Mintz, at kcable@graham.k12.nc.us
Graham County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.