2026-2027 Special Education XCAT Assistant (PSH)

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

Job summary

Berkeley County School District Philip Simmons High in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks a 2026-2027 Special Education XCAT Assistant (PSH). This full-time paraprofessional position supports special education students, with 190 school days and a salary of $26,280-$41,691 annually.

Applications require an associate degree or 60 credits, Praxis scores, transcripts, and TB testing; interviews are by district process. Complete applications to be considered; contact Natalie Lockliear for details.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college.
• Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of 456 or higher.
• TB test negative within 1 year; upload TB results.
• Letter of Interest and Resume required.
• Original official transcripts must be provided at new hire orientation or proof of 60 credits.

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

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2026-2027 Special Education XCAT Assistant (PSH)

Berkeley County School District Philip Simmons High - Charleston, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5907627

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 7:07 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 of456 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.

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Natalie Lockliear
• 107 East Main Street
• Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]