BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASSISTANT

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Rowan-Salisbury Schools North Rowan Elementary School

• Spencer, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Rowan-Salisbury School System Job Details

Job ID:

5716379

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 Job Description

Purpose:

A Behavior Technician (BT®) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of the school administration, counselor and district Behavior Specialists.

Qualifications:

• 48 semester hours which include core courses with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution; OR
• Associate Degree or higher with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution; OR
• WorkKeys testing in Applied Math
• (min score 4); Workplace Documents
• (min score 4); and Business Writing
• (min score 3). In addition to WorkKeys, employee must complete 2 college courses in math, reading or technology within 2 academic years and have a 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution
• ABA training or experience preferred
• Must have or be willing to obtain CPI De-Escalation and Restraint Training.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The BT is primarily responsible for teacher follow-up training and support of behavior interventions and documentation. The BT supports teacher in the process of identifying appropriate interventions, designing intervention plans, Functional Behavior Analyses and Behavior Intervention plans. This position would involve participating in the

MTSS/SAT

process. The BT also works closely with the school counselor and school social worker to ensure that any necessary agencies are being utilized to meet student needs.

• Make necessary contacts to begin crisis intervention services for students, as needed
• Assist in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors
• Provide social skills training for students
• Participate and function as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for implementation of best practices
• Serve on the Cares/PBIS Committee
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with school personnel to design a meditative, reflective program to support school-wide expectations and practices.

Term of Employment:

10 months, classified position

Salary:

Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$16.30 to $20.25 Per Hour Job Requirements