Behavior and Academic Support Assistant

R-S Middle School; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

R-S Middle School in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a Behavior and Academic Support Assistant to supervise a classroom and support students with academic and behavioral needs. You will collaborate with teachers and families, coordinate with health and support services, and help manage transitions and daily activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or 48 college hours preferred), and experience in educational or behavioral settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise students and manage classroom environments independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to address both academic and behavioral needs effectively.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating effective ALP transitions among participating students
• Providing individualized case management services for participating students
• Providing personal coaching and evidence-based support services to promote prosocial classroom behaviors and improved school engagement
• Monitoring the academic progress of students in online instruction
• Coordinating clinical behavioral health services per MOUs and individual plans
• Providing progress updates to parents/guardians
• Supervising and managing a classroom of students
• Documenting attendance, participation, behavior, and student needs daily
• Participating in student support team meetings and communicating student needs
• Assisting with transitions, lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards
• Engaging in ongoing professional development
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervise students

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Behavior management

Educational technology

Student support resources

Virtual instruction platforms

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours

Job description

Behavior and Academic Support Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969622

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title:Behavior and Academic Support Assistant

Reports To:Principal and/or Designee

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment:10 months

Pay Grade:According to RCS Classified Salary Schedule (Teacher Assistant Scale, Step 3)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Student Support Specialist serves as the on-site supervisor for a classroom of students. This individual ensures a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment by managing the physical classroom space, assisting students with academic and behavioral needs, and acting as a liaison between the school, families, and community support services. The specialist collaborates closely with teachers and school staff to promote student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitating effective Alternative Learning Program ("ALP") transitions among participating students
• Providing individualized case management services for participating students
• Providing personal coaching and evidence-based support services to promote prosocial classroom behaviors and improved school engagement
• Monitoring the academic progress of students in online instruction
• Coordinating clinical behavioral health services per MOUs and individual plans
• Providing progress updates to parents/guardians
• Supervising and managing a classroom of students
• Documenting attendance, participation, behavior, and student needs daily
• Participating in student support team meetings and communicating student needs
• Assisting with transitions, lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards
• Engaging in ongoing professional development
• Performing other duties as assigned

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college
• Experience in an educational or behavioral setting preferred
• Familiarity with virtual instruction platforms a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to supervise students and manage classroom environments independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to address both academic and behavioral needs effectively
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and educational technology
• Familiarity with student support resources and services

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammie Ash , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 382 West Main Street
• Forest City, North Carolina 28043
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]