2026-2027 Special Education Assistant (Pre-School Self Contained) - (PSE)

Young World Physical Education

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 26,280 - 41,691

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Berkeley County School District is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Assistant (Pre-School Self Contained) for Philip Simmons Elementary in Charleston, SC. This full-time paraprofessional role supports students with special needs in a preschool setting under supervision.

Applicants must have an Associate’s degree or 60 college credits, pass the Praxis Paraprofessional exam (456+), and provide a TB test within the last year. Onboarding will follow district timelines.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college; official transcripts required.
Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of 456 or higher.
TB test within the past year; upload results as part of onboarding.

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 credits

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education Assistant (Pre-School Self Contained) - (PSE)

Berkeley County School District Philip Simmons Elementary - Charleston, South Carolina

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Job Details

Job ID: 5820321

Application Deadline: Aug 07, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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 of 456 or higher. Applicants that are interested in taking the 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.

Position Type: Full-time

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