26-27 Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant (full-time)

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington • Wilmington, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW) is seeking a passionate and committed Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant to join their team. This full-time, 10-month position focuses on providing individualized support to a student with special needs, ensuring their safety, comfort, and active participation in educational activities. The role involves assisting with personal care, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) under the supervision of the classroom teacher. A secondary responsibility includes assisting the teacher with other students in the classroom and performing other assigned duties. GLOW Academy emphasizes a "whole girl" education, focusing on leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness, and STEM and arts opportunities, aiming to prepare each girl for a successful 6-12 experience and college.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to teach and support in the appropriate subject area
• Demonstrated ability to build and support a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implement positive behavior practices, and build strong relationships with students and families to support student success
• Demonstrated ability to implement rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the content standards outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study
• Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high needs neighborhoods/communities.
• Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in devising and adapting special strategies for helping the student learn the content being taught and monitoring student performance on such content through progress monitoring of curriculum content and IEP goals.
• Assist student with toileting needs which will include lifting and / or transferring the student to ensure proper hygiene needs are met in a respectful and dignified approach for all personal care tasks. This could also include assisting in clothes when the need arises.
• Assist with all physical needs in all areas including toileting, self care, academic, & recreational.
• Accurately document and report student progress to the educational team.
• Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of all students and offer encouragement to increase self esteem.
• Working collaboratively with teacher, team members and parents.
• Encourage positive social interactions and assist in developing social skills.
• Supervise student(s) during transitions, recess, lunch (occasionally preparing), and other non-classroom activities.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and responding to emergencies appropriately.
• Assist in the use and maintenance of assistive devices and equipment.
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; make copies; develop instructional materials.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about EC students within the classroom as is expected of all GLOW staff.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher, EC Coordinator or school administration.

Benefits

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee’s dependents at our sister school, Spark Academy
• Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed