Student Support Specialist: Behavior & Academics

R-S Middle School; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

R-S Middle School in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a Behavior and Academic Support Assistant to supervise a classroom and support students with academic and behavioral needs. You will collaborate with teachers and families, coordinate with health and support services, and help manage transitions and daily activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or 48 college hours preferred), and experience in educational or behavioral settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise students and manage classroom environments independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to address both academic and behavioral needs effectively.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating effective ALP transitions among participating students
• Providing individualized case management services for participating students
• Providing personal coaching and evidence-based support services to promote prosocial classroom behaviors and improved school engagement
• Monitoring the academic progress of students in online instruction
• Coordinating clinical behavioral health services per MOUs and individual plans
• Providing progress updates to parents/guardians
• Supervising and managing a classroom of students
• Documenting attendance, participation, behavior, and student needs daily
• Participating in student support team meetings and communicating student needs
• Assisting with transitions, lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards
• Engaging in ongoing professional development
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervise students

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Behavior management

Educational technology

Student support resources

Virtual instruction platforms

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours

Job description

R-S Middle School in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a Behavior and Academic Support Assistant to supervise a classroom and support students with academic and behavioral needs. You will collaborate with teachers and families, coordinate with health and support services, and help manage transitions and daily activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or 48 college hours preferred), and experience in educational or behavioral settings is a plus.