Behavior Support Assistant

Job Description

Position: Behavior Support Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: River Ridge Elementary, Spartanburg School District 5, Moore, South Carolina

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job : 5783897

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

• High school diploma required;
  Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Training in behavior management, crisis intervention, or related areas preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Building Administrator

The Behavior Support Assistant works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, counselors, and other support personnel to promote positive student behavior and a safe learning environment. The position assists in implementing behavioral interventions, supporting students experiencing behavioral challenges, monitoring student progress, and providing proactive strategies that contribute to student success.

• Assist administrators and staff in maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive school environment.
• Provide behavioral support and supervision to students who require additional assistance.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies and supports as directed by administrators and student support teams.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of behavior intervention plans, behavior contracts, and restorative practices.
• Attend professional development events to learn, maintain, and advance best practices in behavior management.
• Support students in developing appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
• Provide individual and small-group behavioral support as assigned.
• Monitor student behavior throughout the school day, including common areas, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned locations.
• Assist with de-escalation and crisis intervention when student behaviors interfere with learning or safety.
• Document behavioral incidents, interventions, and student progress as required.
• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, administrators, and other staff to identify and address behavioral concerns.
• Participate in student support team meetings and other school-based problem-solving meetings as requested.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and follow-up efforts related to student engagement and school success.
• Support the implementation of school wide behavior expectations and positive behavior supports.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians regarding behavioral concerns when directed by administration.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to assigned duties.
• Serve as a positive role model for students through professional conduct and effective interpersonal relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Designee.

Duties are performed in classrooms, offices, hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, outdoor areas, and other school settings. Physical demands may include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting with the safe management of student behaviors. Occasional travel may be required. Operation of standard office and classroom equipment is required.

190 Days

Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended.

Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services;
Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.