Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant, PNA (26-27 SY)

**General Definition of Work** The exceptional children (EC) teacher assistant, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision\-making discretion assisting the assigned teacher and instructing EC students. Position works cooperatively to guide children in achieving goals of the students' Individual Education Program (IEP) and provides access to general education as needed. Employee performs school\-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal. **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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Salary/Status** Hourly NC 07B/Full\-time, 09 months **Reports To** Principal **Place of Work** The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte\-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte\- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time. **Essential Functions** * Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures * Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers * Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums * Enforce administration policies and rules governing students * Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts * Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage * Collect data to document individual student progress toward IEP goals * Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of deli