5K Paraprofessional

Cherokee County School District; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District is seeking a 5K Paraprofessional at Blacksburg Primary School in Blacksburg, South Carolina. This full-time position requires supporting teachers, working with small groups, and performing classroom and clerical tasks. Interviews are ongoing and the role follows the district salary schedule.

The position length is 9 months/192 days with non-exempt status under the paraprofessional salary schedule. The district emphasizes equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Requires 60 college credit hours (transcripts required) or 2 years of college coursework or passing a state content knowledge/ pedagogy exam.

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math.
• Prepares for classroom activities under supervision of the teacher.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, and prepares orders.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Participates in annual inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.

Skills

Small group support

Clerical tasks

Education

60 college credit hours

Two years college coursework

Job description

Cherokee County School District Blackburg Primary School - Blacksburg, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

5K Paraprofessional

Cherokee County School District Blackburg Primary School - Blacksburg, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5950637
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

DESCRIPTION: 5K Paraprofessional - Interviews on going

Qualifications:

1. Have 60 College Credit Hours(TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED, UNOFFICIAL ACCEPTED) or
2. Have completed two years (60 semester hours) of college coursework from an accredited institution, or
3. Have passed a state-approved examination of content knowledge and pedagogy(Testing Location Ola Copeland Learning Center)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math.
• Under supervision of teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Catalogs and files instructional materials and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepares orders.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists with the annual inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Completes other assignments as required by supervisor.

Length of Employment: 9 Months - 192 Days

FLSA: NON EXEMPT

Salary: PARAPROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.

THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• HR Department
• 141 Twin Lake Road
• Gaffney, South Carolina 29341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]