Behavior Support Teacher Assistant

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School in Forest City, North Carolina seeks a Behavior Support Assistant to supervise a classroom and support students with academic and behavioral needs. The position reports to the Principal and Designee and is 10 months with non-exempt status.

Responsibilities include coaching for prosocial behaviors, documenting daily activities, participating in student support team meetings, and assisting with transitions, lunch, recess, and arrivals.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college required.
• Experience in an educational or behavioral setting preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal coaching and evidence-based support services to promote prosocial classroom behaviors and improved school engagement
• 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

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours

Job description

Rutherford County Schools Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School - Forest City, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Behavior Support Teacher Assistant

Rutherford County Schools Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School - Forest City, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Rutherford County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5906913

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title:Behavior 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

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 and assisting students with academic and behavioral needs. The specialist collaborates closely with teachers and school staff to promote student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing personal coaching and evidence-based support services to promote prosocial classroom behaviors and improved school engagement
• 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

• Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college required
• Experience in an educational or behavioral setting preferred

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.

Special Requirement: The ability to obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina school bus driver's license may be required as a condition of employment for certain assignments within this classification. Assignment requirements are determined by school and district operational needs and may change at any time. Employees may be assigned, reassigned, or transferred to positions requiring bus-driving responsibilities and, when directed by the district, will be expected to obtain and maintain the required licensure within established timelines.

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]