2026-2027 Teacher Assistant / Shadow- Whittaker Elementary School

Orangeburg County Schools; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittaker Elementary School in Orangeburg, South Carolina seeks a Teacher Assistant / Shadow to support students and assist the classroom teacher. This role can be performed as a shadow or a regular paraprofessional, with duties across arrival, instruction, lunch, and transitions.

The position involves supervising students, assisting with academic tasks, and supporting classroom operations under teacher direction. Posted Aug 04, 2026; open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; previous experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students during arrival and departure from school.
• Assists students in academic tasks as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Assists students during inside or outside recess.
• Assists students during lunchtime.
• Assists with behavior issues.
• Assists students to and from the restroom.
• Contacts parents through phone calls, emails and home visits as directed by the teacher.
• Sanitizes/cleans classroom and equipment using approved materials.
• Assists teacher with bulletin-boards, running errands, making copies, filing and other clerical duties.
• Attends meetings upon request of the teacher or administration.
• Assists in other capacities as directed by the administrator.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

2026-2027 Teacher Assistant / Shadow- Whittaker Elementary School

Orangeburg County Schools Whittaker Elementary - Orangeburg, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5869421

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

This position can be as a shadow or a regular teacher assistant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises students while they are arriving and departing from school.
• Assists students in academic tasks as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Assists students during inside or outside recess.
• Assists students during lunchtime.
• Assists with behavior issues.
• Assists students to and from the restroom.
• Contacts parents through phone calls, emails and home visits as accompanied and directed by the teacher.
• Sanitizes/cleans classroom and equipment using approved materials.
• Assists teacher with bulletin-boards, running errands, making copies, filing and other clerical duties requested by her/him.
• Attends meetings upon request of the teacher or administration.
• Assists in other capacities as directed by the administrator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students under teacher direction.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diplom; previous experience working with students preferred. Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Sharon Hampton
• 102 Founders Court
• Orangeburg, South Carolina 29118
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]