Exceptional Children Assistant

Buncombe County Schools; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools in North Carolina is seeking assistants for the Progressive Education Program to support students in high-needs classrooms. The role runs 7 hours per day for 10 months, continuing employment, with full benefits.

As part of a collaborative team with teachers, specialists, and administrators, you will receive structured coaching and mentoring, ongoing feedback and professional development, guidance in classroom management and instructional strategies, and a team-based

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in high-needs classrooms and provide supportive instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to implement plans.
• Support behavior management and positive learning environments.
• Engage in ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Contribute to a team-based approach to student success.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Collaboration

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Team-based approach

Education

Associates Degree or 48 Credit Hours

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Buncombe County Schools

• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Progressive Education Program
• Date Available: 10/02/2026
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

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.

• Substitutes are not considered permanent employees andshould not complete the internal application

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