Educational Assistant: Small-Group Support & Setup

Beaufort County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District is seeking an instructional assistant to support a classroom under direct supervision of the teacher. You will help manage a safe and engaging environment, prepare materials, and assist with student activities and records. This position emphasizes collaboration, basic tech use, and strong communication.

The role requires coordination with staff, adherence to district policies, and ability to assist with supervision and daily routines in a 182-day school calendar.

Qualifications

• No Child Left Behind and District compliance for Paraprofessional Highly Qualified status.
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits OR ParaPro assessment success.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining student discipline and conduct.
• Help set up classroom and prepare materials for instructional units.
• Work with small groups or individuals under teacher supervision.
• Operate office equipment such as computers, printers, and laminator.
• Collect/display material for displays and bulletin boards.
• Provide clerical support including light typing, data entry, filing, and records.
• Assist with collecting money for field trips and school fees; prepare receipts.
• Participate in lesson and activity planning and in meetings as needed.
• Support teacher with supervision and housekeeping tasks as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of children

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Follow directions

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college credits

ParaPro Assessment score

Job description

Beaufort County School District is seeking an instructional assistant to support a classroom under direct supervision of the teacher. You will help manage a safe and engaging environment, prepare materials, and assist with student activities and records. This position emphasizes collaboration, basic tech use, and strong communication.

The role requires coordination with staff, adherence to district policies, and ability to assist with supervision and daily routines in a 182-day school calendar.