Exceptional Children Assistant

Buncombe County Schools; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Assistant in Asheville, NC, for a 7-hour day, 10-month assignment with full benefits. The role emphasizes supporting high-needs classrooms and collaborating with a team of teachers, specialists, and administrators to promote student success.

The position offers structured coaching, ongoing professional development, and dedicated guidance to help staff feel supported and confident in their responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 48 credit hours required.

Responsibilities

• Structured coaching and mentoring from experienced educators.
• Ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Collaboration with teachers, specialists, and administrators.
• Guidance in classroom management and instructional strategies.
• Team-based approach to managing high-needs classrooms.
• Regular check-ins to ensure staff feel supported and confident in their role.

Skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Associates Degree or 48 Credit Hours

Job description

Exceptional Children Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5951689

Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 3:18 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Hours per Day: 7 hours

Months of Employment: 10

Position Type: Continuing

Level of Benefits: Full benefits

Pay Range:$19.17 - $24.66 (Salary range includes the 10.77 percent local supplement and is based on state service)

Minimum Degree Level: Associates Degree or 48 Credit Hours at an institution of higher education

Additional Position Comments: At Progressive Education Program, our assistants are valued members of a collaborative team working with students in high-needs classrooms. We recognize the challenges that come with supporting students who require additional care and to ensure success in the role we support our assistants by providing:

• Structured coaching and mentoring from experienced educators
• Ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with teachers, specialists, and administrators
• Guidance in classroom management and instructional strategies
• A team-based approach to managing high-needs classrooms
• Regular check-ins to ensure staff feel supported and confident in their role

Changing Lives. Inspiring Hope. Making Differences. If you're looking for a career where your heart matters as much as your skills, we invite you to become part of the PEP family.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Brian Propst , HR Director
• 175 Bingham Road
• Asheville, North Carolina 28806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]