2026-2027 Kindergarten Assistant

Beaufort County School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District is seeking a Para-Professional at Davis Elementary. In this role, you will assist the teacher in maintaining an effective classroom environment and support student learning by working with individuals and small groups.

The position requires a minimum of an Associate's degree or 60 credit hours and skills in basic computer use and office operations. You will also help with classroom preparation, student supervision, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Meet No Child Left Behind and District compliance.
• Use of basic computer operations and functions.
• Knowledge of general office equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining student discipline.
• Prepare materials for instructional units.
• Supervise students under teacher's direction.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of children

Ability to work with others

Good written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

60 college credit hours from accredited institution

Satisfactory score on ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

General office equipment (calculators, copiers)

Job description

Location: Davis Elementary (High-Needs School)

Position Type: Para-Professionals

Date Posted: 4/30/2026

Position Purpose

Under direct supervision of the assigned teacher, provides assistance in maintaining a well‑organized, appropriate classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning.

Essential Functions

• Assists teacher in maintaining student discipline and conduct.
• Assists with set‑up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Works with small groups or individuals during classroom activities under the teacher’s supervision.
• Operates office equipment such as computers, typewriters, copier, calculators and laminator.
• Collects and displays suitable material for displays and bulletin boards.
• Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, and maintaining student records.
• Collects incoming money for field trips, school pictures, and other school related fees; prepares receipts for money collected.
• Participates in daily and long‑range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Participates, when requested, in parent conferences, meetings, professional development and staff meetings.
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work/study areas, collecting and storing equipment after use by the group and general housekeeping chores.
• Assists with supervision of students, as requested.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

Instructional Assistants must meet No Child Left Behind and District compliance for Paraprofessional Highly Qualified status:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; OR
• 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR
• Satisfactory score on Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment.

Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer operations and functions, use of the Internet and Microsoft Office applications, and skill in the use of general office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, copier, etc.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
The physical demands include lifting items needed to perform the functions of the job, sitting, standing and walking for required periods, speaking and hearing, using close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision, communicating effectively in English with proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Reaching with hands and arms and using hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

Workplace Expectations

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

Reports To

Principal

Compensation

Paid on the Classified Salary Schedule Level 103. Days per year: 182. Employee group: Classified. FLSA status: Non‑Exempt.

The Beaufort County School District is an equal opportunity employer.