What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant, Exceptional Children Program position at School Based?
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
GRAHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
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Position |
Teacher Assistant, Exceptional Children Program |
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Location |
Graham County Schools, location to be determined |
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Months Employed |
10-month position, evaluated annually |
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Type of Position |
Classified, work under the supervision of Exceptional Children Program Teacher |
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Type of Posting |
Internal External |
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Date of Posting |
Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
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Closing Date of Posting |
Until filled |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Salary |
Will follow the NC Classified Employee Salary Scale |
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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. |
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Process Timeline |
Vacancy posted 12/18/2025 Deadline for Application Submissions Until filled Board of Education Candidate Decision TBD Assume Duties TBD |
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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.