2026-2027 Special Education Assistant Mild (SRM)

Berkeley County School District; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 25,765 - 40,874; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley County School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year in Ladson, South Carolina. Candidates must have an Associate's degree or minimum of 60 credit hours and pass the Praxis Paraprofessional test.

This role involves assisting teachers in special education settings and supporting students with disabilities. The salary range is between $25,765 and $40,874 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college required.
• Must have obtained qualifying Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of 456 or higher.
• Negative TB test results under 1 year old are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in instructional activities.
• Help manage classroom behavior and reinforce learning goals.
• Support students with disabilities in their daily activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college

Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of 456 or higher

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education Assistant Mild (SRM) JobID: 18213

Job Details

• Position Type: Teacher Assistant/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/25/2026
• Closing Date: 07/15/2026
• Employment Days: 190 – Exact daily hours to be determined by the supervisor
• Salary Rate: $25,765 – $40,874

Teacher Assistant Application Requirements

Required documents must be scanned and uploaded in APPLITRACK. Documents will not be accepted otherwise. Your application must be complete for review. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Complete and submit an online application along with the required documents listed below:

• 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 of 456 or higher. Applicants that are interested in taking the Paraprofessional Praxis exam can visit http://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 Berkeley 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. Contact Adult Education at 843-899-8690.

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.

For technical assistance due to application errors please click on the below link.

https://www.applitrack.com/bcsdschools/onlineapp/RequestTechHelp.aspx?lang=eng

Postings current as of 6/28/2026 2:18:58 AM CST.