Ec-Behavioral Support Assistant

EC-BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (312538)

Franklin County Schools Cedar Creek Middle - Youngsville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5938571
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

PAY GRADE G

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under supervision of the teacher and/or principal, works closely with one or a few special needs pupils on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the educational and psychological support they need to gain the full benefits from their education. Assists students with crisis and behavior intervention as necessary. Reports to the teacher, principal, EC Program Specialist and/or Director of Exceptional Children.

Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to the student(s) and the class, and directs any student matters to the teacher in charge.

Adheres to program policies and procedures.

Works with the student(s) on behavior tasks to support the instructional plan of the teacher.

Under supervision of the teacher, works with individual students and/or small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging dependence or intense emotional involvement.

Observes, reports and documents signs and symptoms or changes in student behavior.

Seeks and appropriately uses input from staff and teachers in relation to students to address students’ needs.

Participates in assigned team meetings and follows through with plan interventions.

Participates as a member of the Crisis Team.

Completes and submits necessary paperwork and reports in a timely manner.

Accompanies student(s) to whom assigned on field trips if deemed appropriate.

Maintains professional competencies and engages in ongoing training opportunities to enhance professional development and attends all mandatory in-service training.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, EC Program Specialist and/or Director of Exceptional Children.

Must meet the “No Child Left Behind” requirements to be “highly qualified.” Associate’s degree in education or related human services field preferred and North Carolina Intervention certification. Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.

Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions, including using NCI techniques appropriately. Physical demand requirements are for light to medium work.

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of students.

Requires the ability to verbally and/or nonverbally convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to students.

Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions.

Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.