Cumberland County School District
24/25 Assistant Extended Content Support (10mo 100% )
Cumberland County School District, Hope Mills, NC, United States
TITLE: Support Assistant
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 24+ college level semester hours completed along with the approved Work Keys Assessments (see below). Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must upload a resume', and one of the following to qualify:
1. College transcript showing a degree was earned
2. College transcript showing at least 48 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) uploaded into the application.
3. College transcript showing at least 24 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) plus Work Keys Assessments with passing scores in these 3 areas. This includes: Workplace Documents (Reading)- Score of 4 or better, Business Writing - Score of 3 or better, and Applied Mathematics- Score of 4 or better.
Link to Site: Work Keys
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities; developing classroom procedures; preparing necessary materials; and presenting instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
- Assists the student to increase their confidence, self esteem and independence.
- Attends to the students physical and personal care needs.
- Assists the student who has difficulty communicating with others.
- Supports students in social activities throughout the total school program.
- Demonstrate respect for children of all abilities and from all social and cultural backgrounds.
- Develop good relationships with children, their parents, and with teachers and other professionals such as speech, occupational and physical therapists.
- Conducts self as a positive role model, enjoys working as part of a team and have a responsible attitude.
- Maintain confidentiality standards.
- Participates in Staff Development as required by Cumberland County Schools.
- Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
BASIC LIFE OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Walking (within the classroom, to and from buses, cafeteria, recreational areas and other areas in the school and at school related activities away from the school.
- Climbs stairs as needed.
- Stoop, kneel and sit on floor to interact with students.
- Physically assist students in completing various motor activities including lifting and carrying.
- Grasping scissors and writing implements to teach fine motor skills and to complete required planning activities.
- Running when necessary to demonstrate motor skills and when necessary to maintain children in the designated instructional area.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
- To provide physical restraint when necessary.
- To feed students with disabilities who cannot feed themselves.
- To lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs, the floor, mat tables, the toilet and the bus, etc.
- To provide and assist students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers, menstrual pads, etc., needs during the school day.
- To provide CPR/First Aide when necessary.
ESSENTIAL VISUAL ACUITY FUNCTIONS:
- To visually track and supervise movements of children.
- To read IEP's and other printed material.
ESSENTIAL AUDITORY ACUITY FUNCTIONS:
- Auditory acuity necessary to be aware of student verbal behavior and other auditory cues necessary for effective classroom management.
* Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 24+ college level semester hours completed along with the approved Work Keys Assessments (see below). Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must upload a resume', and one of the following to qualify:
1. College transcript showing a degree was earned
2. College transcript showing at least 48 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) uploaded into the application.
3. College transcript showing at least 24 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) plus Work Keys Assessments with passing scores in these 3 areas. This includes: Workplace Documents (Reading)- Score of 4 or better, Business Writing - Score of 3 or better, and Applied Mathematics- Score of 4 or better.
Link to Site: Work Keys
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities; developing classroom procedures; preparing necessary materials; and presenting instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
- Assists the student to increase their confidence, self esteem and independence.
- Attends to the students physical and personal care needs.
- Assists the student who has difficulty communicating with others.
- Supports students in social activities throughout the total school program.
- Demonstrate respect for children of all abilities and from all social and cultural backgrounds.
- Develop good relationships with children, their parents, and with teachers and other professionals such as speech, occupational and physical therapists.
- Conducts self as a positive role model, enjoys working as part of a team and have a responsible attitude.
- Maintain confidentiality standards.
- Participates in Staff Development as required by Cumberland County Schools.
- Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
BASIC LIFE OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Walking (within the classroom, to and from buses, cafeteria, recreational areas and other areas in the school and at school related activities away from the school.
- Climbs stairs as needed.
- Stoop, kneel and sit on floor to interact with students.
- Physically assist students in completing various motor activities including lifting and carrying.
- Grasping scissors and writing implements to teach fine motor skills and to complete required planning activities.
- Running when necessary to demonstrate motor skills and when necessary to maintain children in the designated instructional area.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
- To provide physical restraint when necessary.
- To feed students with disabilities who cannot feed themselves.
- To lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs, the floor, mat tables, the toilet and the bus, etc.
- To provide and assist students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers, menstrual pads, etc., needs during the school day.
- To provide CPR/First Aide when necessary.
ESSENTIAL VISUAL ACUITY FUNCTIONS:
- To visually track and supervise movements of children.
- To read IEP's and other printed material.
ESSENTIAL AUDITORY ACUITY FUNCTIONS:
- Auditory acuity necessary to be aware of student verbal behavior and other auditory cues necessary for effective classroom management.
* Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.