Overnight Teaching Assistant *$2,500 Sign-on Bonus* - Wright School

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wright School in Durham, North Carolina is seeking an Overnight Teaching Assistant to support youth with therapeutic behavior management and instructional services. The role focuses on direct student support, implementing a behavior system, and collaboration with teaching and counseling staff.

The position is part-time (34 hours/week) with benefits and a sign-on bonus potential. The work hours are from 11:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience listed in the vacancy.
• ADA requirements will be discussed; CPI testing pre-employment and ongoing training will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and instructional support.
• Implement a therapeutic behavior management system.
• Work with teachers, counselors, and EDAs to support students.

Skills

Rapport building

Plan with clinical staff

Behavior management

Re-education program

Disruptive behavior handling

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Youth Program/Education Assistant I (S)

Position Number

60043535

Grade

MH05

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Description of Work

We are currently recruiting a Youth Program Education/Assistant I to function as an Overnight Teaching Assistant at Wright School in Durham, North Carolina.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct services, instructional support and directly implement a therapeutic behavior management system that provides for consistent, safe and therapeutic management of children who may display aggressive, explosive and externalized behavior. Training covers many areas and includes child development and psychopathology, complex behavioral programming, role modeling, counseling at the point of performance, on the spot decision-making, crisis intervention, language and communication modeling, activities of daily living, maintaining a home-like environment, and generalization of skills taught in education and treatment settings.

Salary

Salary Range: $37,558.00 - $56,336.00

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Ability to establish rapport and respect without undue resort to physical control and authoritative attitude
• Ability to work and plan with clinical staff in assessing child behavior and planning and implementing treatment plans
• Physical ability to manage disruptive children and youth without harm to students or staff
• Experience in Re-education program
• Experience in behavioral management, preferably with children and youth with emotional disturbance or mental disability

Conditional Requirements

Conditional Requirements: ADA requirements will be discussed during the interview process. However, at a minimum, must pass pre-employment CPI Physical Requirements Testing and maintain all required training requirements.

Wright School Service Delivery

Wright School delivers treatment services using the Re-Education philosophy, model and related staffing pattern. Rather than a medical model where treatment services are delivered by a variety of specialist (nurses, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, art therapists, play therapist, rehabilitation therapist, etc.) the primary agents of change at Wright School are Teacher/Counselors, supported by the EDA staff. Educational and mental health professionals are cross trained and the methodology, vocabulary laws and regulations of both disciplines. Treatment services are planned and delivered by the milieu team of Teachers/Counselors and EDAs and include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, group problem solving, individual and group behavior management programs. Treatment services to families are also delivered by Liaison Teacher/Counselors who provide a variety of skill-based training to families and how to meet children's special needs at home.

Work Hours

The normal work hours for this night shift position are 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday - Thursday. This is a part-time position, 34 hours a week, and eligible for a pro-rated State benefits package including health insurance and retirement .

Compensation and Benefits

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

*A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

*To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

*An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: