Posting Details
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Position Summary Information
Classification Title Administrative Support Associate-OSP Working Title Exceptional Children's Personal Assistant Location Walkertown, North Carolina Job Category 6 Position Number 0A0801 Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
Department ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850 Primary Purpose of Position
The University of North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to provide enhanced educational programming to improve student performance and to plan demonstration sites for the preparation of future teachers and
school administrators. Appalachian State University operates the App State Academy at Middle Fork.
The purpose of this position is to provide personal assistance and instructional support to students served by Exceptional Children services under the guidance of certified Exceptional Children educators. This position will assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, academic support, and behavioral management.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Model and meet the expectations of the Portrait of a Lab School Team Member.
Personal Care & Daily Living Support
- Assist students with personal hygiene (e.g., toileting, grooming, and dressing).
- Help with eating and drinking during meals and snacks.
- Assist in physical and occupational therapy sessions throughout the school day.
- Provide mobility assistance within the classroom, school, and on field trips.
Academic Support
- Help the student remain on task and complete in-class assignments.
- Reinforce and clarify instructions to ensure understanding.
- Assist with modifying learning materials to match individual student abilities.
- Provide one-on-one support during instructional activities as planned and provided by the classroom teacher.
- Assist with special programming and academic instruction as needed.
Behavioral Support
- Use behavior management strategies to support positive student behaviors.
- Model appropriate behavior and facilitate social interactions.
- Help the student with social skills development.
- Supervise the student during transitions and non-classroom activities (e.g., lunch, recess).
- Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher regarding students' behavioral needs and progress.
Collaboration & Communication
- Regularly communicate with the classroom teacher regarding students' academic, emotional, and physical needs.
- Maintain positive and constructive communication with the student, their family, and the school community.
- Complete all required trainings to support the academic, social, communicative, and behavioral needs of the student.
- Complete daily interaction logs documenting interventions, support provided, and student progress.
Safety & Well-Being
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the student throughout the school day.
- Supervise the student during field trips and other school-wide activities.
- Maintain a clean and orderly learning environment that promotes student safety.
Professional Responsibilities
- Adhere to staff expectations and school handbooks.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance, and appropriately use conference/planning time.
- Respect student confidentiality in accordance with professional ethics and laws.
- Comply with state and federal educational statutes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or school administration.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
- Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
- Ability to motivate students
- Strong time management skills
- Strong command of behavior management skills
- Ability to maintain a clean and orderly learning environment
- Effective interpersonal skills that would promote meaningful communication with students, families, and the community
- Commitment to meeting the needs of varying student populations
- Commitment to being a team player
- Commitment to professional learning and development
- Commitment to a growth mindset for all students
- Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for students
- Commitment to ensuring confidentiality
- Knowledge of co-teaching practices
- Focus on the effective use of restorative practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Four-year degree (e.g., in education, psychology, or related fields)
- CPR certification
- Previous experience working with students with special needs
- Prior experience in a laboratory school setting
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Communication - Verbal
- Responsible for providing toileting needs for wheelchair-bound/physically challenged students K-5.
- Work with Children with adaptive needs and assist them with their various needs.
- Work with non-verbal and verbal students
- Provide one-on-one service to children with special needs.
- Work well with other Exceptional Children's team members.
- Work in a fast-paced setting as a supportive and nurturing caregiver.
- Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage self-esteem; assist students with becoming increasingly independent.
- Verbal communication with students with special needs.
- Effective communication with Exceptional Children's team members, teachers, staff and school administration.
Problem Solving
- Feed students, when necessary; toilet students, if needed; and assist with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom.
Communication - Written
- Verbal and non-verbal communication with students with special needs.
- Effective written communication with Exceptional Children's team members, teachers, staff and school administration.
Knowledge - Program
- Perform other work-related tasks as required
- Participate in staff development workshops.
Type of Position Time-Limited-Full Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m., occasionally evenings and weekend
Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 10 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a school environment (Basic office skills, basic skills working with the children, some lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation, computer usage). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Overall Competency Level Contributing Salary Grade Equivalency GN03 Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $27,950 (10-Month Annual Salary)
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 05/20/2026 Closing Date 06/21/2026 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-
required documents electronically through Appalachian State
University's Job Board:
- Resume
- List of three professional references with contact information
Search Chair Name Shaylee Rogers-Moore Search Chair Email rogersmooresd@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
Departmental Information
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54358 Posting Number 201502978P
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