Special Education Assistant — High-Needs Classrooms

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

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