2026-2027 Special Education Assistant XCAT (CES)

Berkeley County School District; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley County School District in South Carolina is seeking a paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and students. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, supervision during activities, and helping maintain a safe learning environment.

Candidates must have an associate degree or 60 college credits, pass Praxis Paraprofessional with a score of 456 or higher, and provide official transcripts. TB test results must be current.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or minimum 60 college credits from an accredited college.
• Pass Praxis Paraprofessional with a score of 456 or higher.
• Official transcripts verifying degree/credits; TB test results current or TB acknowledgement if pending.

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

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

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

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

• 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.