NCHS Education Support Specialist/Education Support Personnel

Position is 5.5 HOUR EDUCATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST - BASE CLASSROOM ($18.40-$23.86HR) & 2.5 HR EDUCATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL ($16.86 - $21.61HR)

NCSD offers new classified employees previous experience credit as follows for verified and approved experience:

0-3 Years = Step 1

4-6 Years = Step 4

7-10 Years = Step 6

11-15 Years = Step 8

Our 2025-26 School Year Hourly Rate of Pay is as follows:

Education Support Specialist

Step 1 - $18.40

Step 4 - $19.25

Step 6 - $19.85

Step 8 - $20.48 

Education Support Personnel

Step 1 - $16.86

Step 4 - $17.60

Step 6 - $18.12

Step 8 - $18.66

For more information on pay, please call or email Mackenzie Stephenson, HR Generalist at 307-253-5230 or Mackenzie_Stephenson@natronaschools.org.

Education Support Personnel

Purpose Statement

The job of Education Support Personnel (JC606/608) is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the monitoring and instruction of students under the supervision of certified staff, including instruction of behavioral, academic, and social education students; observing and documenting student progress; assisting in implementation of plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

This job reports to the Administrative Manager or Principal

Essential Functions

• Adapts learning processes, under the direction of certified staff (e.g. classroom activities, assignments and materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all students at different learning levels and with different functional abilities to participate in instructional programs and classroom activities.
• Assists certified staff with implementation and supervision of a variety of instructional activities (e.g. individual students and small groups in academic subjects, social/behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing and verbal skills, lessons, remediation, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning objectives and ensuring student learning.
• Assists students with classroom and daily living skills for the purpose of creating a positive plan of action to address specific student issues and allowing students to function in a school and/or community environment.
• Attends meetings, as requested (e.g. trainings, building meetings, District meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and conveying information relative to job functions.
• Implements learning processes for the purpose of ensuring recovery student learning as required.
• Maintains a variety of instructional materials and student files/records (e.g. incident and activity reports, building passes, discipline records, adapting instructional materials, homework, attendance, audio visual equipment, set- up of adaptive projects, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, ensuring availability of learning materials, and providing accurate student records.
• Monitors students within a variety of activities (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, bus stops, study hall, locker room, classroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of modeling appropriate behavior/social skills and providing a safe and positive learning environment in school and community.
• Provides positive reinforcement to students (e.g. encouragement, consistency, positive attitude, etc.) for the purpose of supporting students in meeting individual plan objectives and school-wide discipline plans.
• Provides implementation of learning processes for the purpose of ensuring necessary student learning support, as assigned.
• Responds to emergency situations and potential conflicts with students (e.g. injured students, health-related issues, verbal/physical conflicts, natural disasters, etc.) for the purpose of de-escalating behaviors, modeling positive behaviors, and directing the situation toward a positive outcome (e.g. resolving immediate safety concerns and referring to appropriate party for resolution).

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education Support Specialist

Purpose Statement

The job of Education Support Specialist (JC607) is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of students in special areas (e.g. severe physical,behavioral, cognitive or vision disabilities; hearing screenings; language translation, preschool, middle school, etc.), under the supervision of assigned certified staff; observing and documenting student progress; assisting students by providing for special health care, social development, learning and language needs; and providing progress monitoring to assigned certified staff.

This job reports to the Principal

Essential Functions

• Assists students with various disabilities, under the direction of certified staff (e.g. language, hearing, behavioral, cognitive, vision, physical, etc.) for the purpose of addressing specific student issues, supporting learning and social development, and allowing students to function and excel in a school environment with use of adaptive equipment and assistance with toileting, diapering, tube feeding, etc.
• Assists certified staff with implementation and supervision of a variety of instructional activities (e.g. individual students and small groups in academic subjects, social/behavioral skills, daily living skills; writing and/or language/verbal skills, lessons, remediation, hearing and vision testing, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning objectives, and ensuring student safety and success in school.
• Attends meetings, as requested (e.g. trainings, building meetings, District meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and conveying information relative to job functions, and learning outcomes.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other emotional conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students' needs and providing a consistent environment for learning and progress.
• Maintains a variety of instructional materials and/or confidential student files/records (e.g. incident and activity reports, building passes, discipline records, checking papers, taking attendance, duplicating/adapting instructional materials in English and/or appropriate foreign language, setting up adapted projects/audio visual and braille equipment, daily progress charts, scheduling assessments, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, ensuring availability of learning materials, and providing historical documentation in compliance with District, state and federal requirements.
• Monitors students within a variety of activities (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, bus stops, study hall, locker room, classroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of modeling appropriate behavior/social skills and providing a safe and positive learning environment in school or community.
• Performs appropriate hygiene procedures (e.g. individual hygiene, adaptive equipment, classroom activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and sanitary environment for students and staff.
• Provides a variety of learning processes (e.g. assisting in implementation of scheduled social activities, classroom learning activities, communication exercises, etc.) for the purpose of implementing student physical, and intellectual development.
• Responds to emergency situations and potential conflicts with students (e.g. injured students, health-related issues, verbal/physical conflicts, natural disasters, etc.) for the purpose of de-escalating behaviors, modeling positive behaviors, and directing the situation toward a positive outcome (e.g. resolving immediate safety concerns or referring to appropriate party for resolution).
• Supports behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other emotional conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students' needs and providing a consistent environment for learning and progress.
• Transports students, as directed by administrator (e.g. Work Study, ABLE, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe arrival at assigned location.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education:  High school diploma or GED

Certificates: Highly qualified status

Salary : $17 - $24