2026-2027 Special Education Assistant -MSD (SHS)

Berkeley County School District; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley County School District is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Assistant at Stratford High. The position supports students with special needs and assists teachers in inclusive classrooms.

The role requires an Associate's degree or 60 college credits, a Praxis Paraprofessional score of 456+, and a TB test within the last year. Salary ranges from $26,280 to $41,691 with 190 employment days per year.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher or a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college.
• Negative TB test within 1 year is required.
• Official transcripts verifying degree; original transcripts at new hire orientation.
• Copy of qualifying Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of 456 or higher.

Education

Associate's degree or higher / 60 credit hours

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education Assistant -MSD (SHS) JobID: 18674

• Position Type:
  Teacher Assistant/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/11/2026
• Location:
  Stratford High

Employment Days: 190 - Exact daily hours to be determined by the supervisor

Salary Rate: $26,280 -$41,691

Teacher Assistant Application Requirements

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college; Original official transcripts must be provided at new hire orientation; OR
• Copy of qualifying Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of456 or higher. Applicants that are interested in taking the Paraprofessional Praxis exam can visithttp://berkeley.schoolwires.net/Page/14574 for additional information.
• Negative TB test results under 1 year old. BCSD strongly encourages all applicants to upload their TB test results. If the applicant has not completed the test, he/she will be required to upload a word document acknowledging that the results will be uploaded as soon as the test is completed. Please Note: A delay in submitting TB test results will postpone the onboarding process. (If selected for a position)

Paraprofessional Praxis exams are offered through Berkekely County School District and Dorchester District 2. There is a registration cost of $75 that must be submitted at the time the test is administered.

Applicants will be contacted by the school/location they have applied to within 3 weeks if selected for an interview. Please do not call the district regarding an interview status.

Depending on the volume of applications received, all applicants may not be interviewed for this position. Applicants may be considered for multiple vacancies.