Multi-classroom Preschool Teacher Chesterbrook Academy
Cary, NC9 days ago
- $18–$21
| Location | Cary, NC |
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
WORKING TITLE
Special Education Services Regional Instructional Assistant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Special Education Services
LOCATION
Central Office/Regional Assignment
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 21
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not eligible for hybrid telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides support to establish effective classroom behavior and models skills to maintain positive relationships with all students. Supports Central Office Coordinating Teachers, classroom teachers at the building level, and SEL Learning Coaches throughout the district. Works throughout the district, based on student and school needs. Monitors programs of students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to the special education program throughout the district. Maintains an environment conducive to learning across multiple school settings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct student support across multiple elementary schools throughout the district to establish effective classroom behavior and model skills for maintaining positive relationships with all students. Demonstrates and coaches evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies and social-emotional learning techniques to support students with diverse needs. Supports Coordinating Teachers at the central office level by providing classroom-level implementation of behavioral supports and collecting data on student progress and intervention effectiveness. Collaborates with classroom teachers at the building level to develop and implement strategies related to students' behavioral intervention plans and social-emotional development. Works in coordination with SEL Learning Coaches to promote school-wide positive behavioral supports and trauma-informed practices. Provides short-term, intensive support to students experiencing behavioral challenges, modeling de-escalation techniques and relationship-building strategies for school staff. Maintains flexibility in daily schedule to respond to urgent behavioral support needs across the region while balancing planned support activities. Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively across diverse classroom settings and school environments to support student achievement. Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgment, and remains calm when dealing with students and challenging situations at all times. Provides in-class support while promoting progress towards independence, self-regulation, and self-determination for all students. Assists with implementation of low- and high-tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices to support both class-wide and individual student behavioral and communication needs. Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality; provides regular documentation of services provided, schools visited, and student progress. Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the areas of behavioral support, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices. Assists students by providing for special health care needs, when necessary, which could include:Personal hygiene, restroom functions, diapering, etc.;Mobility assistance including lifting, positioning or transferring student;Activities related to seizure control;Feeding needs;Adaptive equipment needs such as wheelchairs, crutches, prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, hearing aids, braille, assistive listening devices (ADL), and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices;Behavioral assistance and CPI skills. Communicates regularly with Coordinating Teachers, building administrators, and classroom teachers regarding student needs, intervention effectiveness, and recommendations for ongoing support. Travels independently throughout the district using personal transportation; maintains accurate mileage and time documentation. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates across multiple elementary school settings within the district and requires extensive travel between school sites. The role involves sitting and standing throughout the day in various classroom and school environments. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external agencies, students, parents, and the community on a regular basis. Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel daily throughout the assigned region, which may include driving in various weather conditions.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/2026
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.