Instructional Assistant (Hourly)

Richland County School District One; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Hourly) at SatchelfOrd Elementary in Columbia, SC. Working hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM under regular supervision to assist teachers and support a well-organized classroom environment.

The role involves small-group and individual support, test administration and grading, basic health assistance, Braille transcription support, computer instruction, and classroom equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with exercises and preparation of materials for class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups and individuals as necessary.
• Reinforces knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Administers and grades tests, records grades, substitutes as needed, escorts children to other areas of the school, and monitors student behavior.
• Assists in reading exercises with kindergarten/elementary students; participates in free play; assists with basic health needs and may accompany individuals to lavatories.
• May assist in teaching, correcting and transcribing Braille; serves as a liaison between school and parents; translates to parents and students.
• May operate computers and provide basic computer instructional assistance to students; may manage a computer lab including enrolling students and maintaining records.
• Creates bulletin board displays; assists in maintaining student records and data entry; prepares transparencies, charts, graphs and duplicated materials; operates AV equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and storing materials after activities; supervises students during unloading/loading buses, in halls, on field trips, lunch, and school grounds.
• Participates in staff development; interacts with supervisor, teachers, students, parents, colleagues, school admins and district personnel.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, board policies, administrative rules and directives.

Job description

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Instructional Assistant (Hourly)

Richland County School District One SATCHEL FORD ELEMENTARY - Columbia, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5956077
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Richland County School District One, South Carolina
Classification Description

Classification Title: Instructional Assistant(Hourly) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salary Range: $14.65 - $24.77 (Based on Degree/Experience)

General Statement of Job
Under regular supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists students with exercises and the preparation of materials for class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assists teacher by administering and grading tests, recording grades, substituting as needed, escorting children to other areas of the school, and monitoring student behavior.
• At the kindergarten / elementary school level, listens to individuals and small groups in reading exercises; participates in free play time; assists with basic health needs and may accompany individuals to lavatories.
• May assist in teaching, correcting and transcribing Braille; serves as a liaison between school and parents; translates to parents and students.
• May operate computers and provide basic computer instructional assistance to students.
• May manage a computer lab, performing without direct supervision various duties including enrolling students, maintaining records, operating and ensuring the proper maintenance of computers, troubleshooting computer problems, supervising students and maintaining a clean and orderly facility.
• Creates bulletin board displays in the classroom or department.
• Assists in maintaining student records and files, including performing computer data entry.
• Prepares transparencies, charts, graphs and duplicated materials for classroom use; operates and cares for audio-visual equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
• Supervises students when unloading and loading buses, in the halls, on field trips, during lunch and on school grounds.
• Participates in staff development programs as required.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, teachers, students, parents, co-workers, school administrators, and other school/District personnel.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

Additional Duties:

• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
• Performs related duties as required.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Contact Information

• Latoya Curry
• 1616 Richland Street
• Columbia, South Carolina 29201
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]