Job Title: Behavior Support Assistant
Job Summary: The Behavior Support Assistant plays a critical role in fostering a positive school climate by supporting student behavior, emotional wellness, and social-emotional development. This individual works closely with school teams, teachers, and the district’s Behavior Team to implement effective behavioral interventions, restorative practices, and wellness initiatives. The Behavior Support Assistant supports students both proactively and responsively—before, during, and after crisis situations—and provides coaching to staff on implementing trauma-informed and restorative approaches to student behavior.
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (48 college credit hours) or higher
Experience working with students who need additional behavioral or emotional support and may experience crisis situations
Demonstrated understanding of behavioral strategies, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training preferred or willingness to be trained
Reports To: School Principal, with support from the District Behavior Specialists
Responsibilities, Duties, & Expectations:
Behavioral Support and Crisis Intervention
Assist in implementing and monitoring Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and strategies based on student data and team input
Provide in-the-moment crisis intervention, de-escalation, and supervision of students as needed
Assist staff in collecting data for Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) effectively and safely
Collect and maintain data on student progress related to behavior and emotional goals
Restorative Practices and SEL
Lead and support the use of restorative circles, conflict resolution meetings, and re-entry conferences
Build strong, positive relationships with students and teach social-emotional skills through small-group or individual instruction
Provide proactive social skills training to promote student self-regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making
Collaboration and Teamwork
Attend and actively participate in MTSS, BPST, and behavior-related meetings
Partner with school counselors, teachers, administrators, and families to coordinate student support plans
Participate in ongoing professional development and district-level behavior team meetings
Collaborate with mental health personnel to align behavioral and emotional wellness goals
Other Duties
Assist students in classrooms, common areas, and during transitions throughout the school day
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or district leadership
Essential Skills & Competencies:
Knowledge of North Carolina content standards and behavior support frameworks
Expertise in evidence-based practices such as de-escalation, positive behavior reinforcement, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Maintains confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical behavior
Capacity to collect, monitor, and act on student-level data related to behavior and wellness
Physical Requirements:
Ability to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, and other instructional tools
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to perform physical functions including standing, walking, kneeling, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and supporting students in crisis situations
Evaluation and Measurement of Performance: Classified Evaluation Form – Instructional Staff
Term of Employment: Full time position with a work schedule established by the School Administrator. Employment is on a year to year basis and is contingent upon the continued availability of federal grant funding. Flat hourly rate as determined by the Board of Education.
