Exceptional Children Assistant

2026 Buncombe County Schools Job Description | page 1 of 2 Progressive Education Teacher Assistant Job Description Salary: Grade 56 Reports to: Classroom teacher and the Director or Assistant Director QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma required; Associates degree or two years of college preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITES: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Capable of performing daily physically-demanding tasks. Ability to complete assigned duties productively and efficiently. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong collaboration and adaptability to the classroom environment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Interact with students in an age-appropriate manner that demonstrates an appropriate understanding of each student's individual needs, abilities, and disabilities. Carry out all physical care routines for students as indicated on their Health Plans and/or Individual Education Plan's (IEP's) including but not limited to: personal hygiene and medication administration with training provided by the school nurse. Crisis Prevention Institute, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) de-escalation techniques usage for students in crisis with provided training. CPI NCI Website Participation in Transportation Safety Assistant training for providing supervision and support for students in BCS vehicles. Be physically capable of daily frequent standing, walking, kneeling and lifting. Provide individualized and group instruction based on teacher plans. Assist students with daily living skills: toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained by the school nurse. Provide close student supervision in all school settings. Maintain student safety in all school settings and activities.

2026 Buncombe County Schools Job Description | page 2 of 2 Assist students in adaptive aquatics including participation in the therapy pool and provide personal student care in the dressing room Administration and documentation of student medications according to school policies and procedures Create and maintain classroom materials. Demonstrate a basic level of computer proficiency needed to assist classroom teacher and students. Set-up and use assistive technology and augmentative communication devices to assist students with school related activities. Possess manual skills for general housekeeping in classroom Assist in the organization and implementation of all school related activities. Collect and record student data. Maintain confidentiality of all student information Serve as a role model to students and colleagues in actions, words, attire, and commitment Treat students and colleagues with dignity and respect at all times Understand and follow the established laws, rules and regulations of Buncombe County Schools as outlined in the Employee Handbook Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator(s) and/or classroom teacher this can include but is not limited to in-service training, participation in staff meetings, serving as a representative on the Continuous Improvement Team. REQUIRED TRAINING (PROVIDED) CPI- physical restraint training Training by School nurse to address specific student needs TSA (Transportation Safety Assistant) training OTHER: Attend all scheduled in-service training Attend staff meetings Serve on Continuous Improvement Team Committee (if elected) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to navigate all areas of the school quickly including indoor and outdoor areas Standing, sitting, bending, lifting, carrying, stooping and kneeling Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. 2026 Buncombe County Schools Job Description | page 3 of 2 Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects or assist students. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated using the Buncombe County Schools Non-Licensed Personnel Evaluation Instrument, in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of non-licensed personnel. Attendance/Tardy guidelines: Excessive tardy arrivals or absences can lead to further disciplinary actions up to and including a recommendation of termination of employment to the Superintendent INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Follow the Hiring Process instructions on the Buncombe County Schools' website: www.buncombeschools.org/hiringprocess BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Purpose for Clarifying the Teacher Assistant (TA) Job Description for PEP

• Give clarity to actual program needs and classroom requirements for TA's at PEP
• Give guidance to professional development needs of TA's at PEP
• Give process guidance to the hiring of and acceptance of TA positions By clarifying this information, we enlighten understanding of the broad expectations of the TA position at PEP. The Continuous Improvement Team believes that better understanding of the PEP TA role will aid in recruitment and retention of quality TA's. This document will also help Teacher Assistants self-assess their ability to successfully fulfill the requirements of this position. This document was created in tandem with the Buncombe County Schools Teacher Assistant job description, adding those elements or additional clarifications that are unique to PEP.