Special Education Support Assistant – Empower Students

306 Armstrong Elementary; Eastover (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools in Eastover, NC seeks a Support Assistant to assist teachers and students in daily instructional activities, provide personal care, and support social development. Requires college coursework with Work Keys or substantial college hours, and a background check per CCS standards.

Position is full-time, non-exempt, with duties spanning classroom assistance, student support, and collaboration with therapists and staff. Starting date is Sep 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24+ college level semester hours with Work Keys assessments or 48 semester hours completed.
• Work Keys: Workplace Documents, Business Writing, Applied Mathematics scores required or as per CCS policy.
• Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities.
• Assist the student to increase confidence, self-esteem, and independence.
• Attend to students' physical and personal care needs.

Skills

Work Keys Assessments

Student support

Education

24+ college hours + Work Keys

48 college hours

Job description

Cumberland County Schools in Eastover, NC seeks a Support Assistant to assist teachers and students in daily instructional activities, provide personal care, and support social development. Requires college coursework with Work Keys or substantial college hours, and a background check per CCS standards.

Position is full-time, non-exempt, with duties spanning classroom assistance, student support, and collaboration with therapists and staff. Starting date is Sep 29, 2026.