Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Lexington School District 4; Swansea (SC); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lexington School District 4 Early Childhood Center in Swansea, SC is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities in a cooperative classroom. Under supervision, you will assist teachers with instruction, supervise small groups, and help with classroom routines, transportation to activities, and basic student needs.

Qualifications include an associate's degree or 60 semester hours, or a GED plus ParaPro; the district offers a stable, full-time position

Qualifikationen

• Must have an associate's degree or 60 semester hours, or GED/high school diploma with ParaPro test.
• Show initiative and the ability to work with others and adapt to classroom needs.
• Understanding of children and ability to handle unforeseen situations.

Aufgaben

• Assist teachers by supporting students in instructional activities.
• Work in small groups under teacher supervision.
• Perform tasks and errands, including basic needs support.
• Participate in staff development to update skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Initiative

Teamwork

Understanding of children

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Associate's degree

60 semester hours

GED or high school diploma + ParaPro

Jobbeschreibung

Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Lexington School District 4 Early Childhood Center - Swansea, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5950061
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant

Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: possess an associate's degree from an accredited college; or have earned 60 semester hours (or the equivalent) from an accredited college; or have GED or high school diploma and passing score on ParaPro test before employment. Must also have initiative, knowledge and understanding of children, the ability and willingness to work well with others, the ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy, and the ability to accept individual differences among children.

Job Goal: Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students in the assigned classroom to provide a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Assists school administrators and staff with various administrative and clerical functions as requested.

Reports To: Administration and assigned classroom teacher

Performance Responsibilities: (includes but is not limited to)

• Assist students with assignments as instructed by the teacher
• Work in small groups on classroom activities under the supervision of the teacher.
• Perform tasks and errands for students as necessary; providing basic locomotion, first aid, feeding, hygiene, toileting, changing clothing, etc.
• Participate in staff development training workshops to learn and update skills related to the position.
• Perform other classroom duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. Must have ability to physically restrain a student if called upon to do so after proper training. May also be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Terms of Employment: 185 days on Classified Salary Schedule Grade 7 or 8 based on credentials; prorated based on start date

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's Policy.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Jamal Sanders
• 607 East Fifth Street
• Swansea, South Carolina 29106
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]