Instructional Teaching Assistant Special Services (multi-cat 1) 2026-2027 school year

Young World Physical Education; Clover (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Clover School District is seeking an Instructional Teaching Assistant for Special Services for the 2026-2027 school year at Crowders Creek Elementary in Clover, SC. The role supports students with disabilities in various settings under certified staff supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional programs, daily living tasks, health care needs, and maintaining records. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with options for higher education or certification, and

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Two years of college (60 hours) or an Associate’s Degree or passing Paraprofessional Exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-class instruction under supervision.
• Support individual or small groups of students with disabilities.
• Assist with health care needs and daily living tasks as needed.
• Document progress and communicate with teachers and district staff.
• Follow school and district regulations and confidentiality rules.

Skills

Empathy toward students

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Reading & math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits or Associate degree

Job description

Instructional Teaching Assistant Special Services (multi-cat 1) 2026-2027 school year

Clover School District Crowders Creek Elementary School - Clover, South Carolina

Job ID: 5817352

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job Description

The job of the Special Services Teaching Assistant is to work with individual and/or small groups of students with disabilities under the supervision and direction of a certified staff member to supervise and instruct students, model the necessary skills to perform assignments, model appropriate behaviors, follow educational and behavioral plans, provide health care needs, and provide support to students with special needs across a variety of educational settings including the classroom, cafeteria, playground, school campus, and field trips.

Essential Job Functions

• Implements, under the supervision of an assigned teacher and/or professional staff, academic instructional programs, lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.).
• Functional instructional programs (e.g. self-esteem, behavior, daily living, organization, etc.).
• Carryover of related services (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, adapted physical education, hearing, and/or vision).
• Monitor and supervise individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading/unloading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists with possibly lifting students and other activities of daily living, including toileting, feeding, cleaning, transferring, and positioning students as needed.
• Assists in medical-related duties (e.g. catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assisted breathing devices, colostomy, and ileostomy) as trained by professional staff and as needed.
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g. adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials, makes copies, files, designs bulletin boards, uses computer and necessary software applications) under the direction of the classroom teacher, for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Accurately documents and assists with record-keeping as directed by professional staff and effectively communicates with teachers and other district personnel regarding students’ overall needs, progress, etc.
• Complies with and supports school, district, state, and federal regulations and policies including maintaining and respecting confidentiality of student and school personnel information, and applicable safety rules and procedures governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.
• Attends required meetings, in‑services, and webinars. Performs other duties as assigned by professional staff.

Additional Qualifications

• Preferred possession of a CDL license or willingness to obtain one.
• Community‑focused training: Teaching assistants in our program work directly with students in the community to develop job skills.
• Support students in building life skills, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry, budgeting, and more.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward students with disabilities.
• Develop effective relationships with students, parents, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with others in a positive manner.
• Perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Perform basic math, read a variety of manuals, write documents using prescribed formats, solve practical problems.
• Work with a diverse population of students and adults in a variety of circumstances in a professional manner.

Teacher Assistants must be willing to:

• Learn specialized instructional/management techniques.
• Obtain and maintain certification requirements for non‑violent crisis intervention, CPR, and first aid.
• Apply knowledge related to the stages of child development/behavior.

Education and/or Experience

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED). Teaching Assistants providing instructional support in programs must meet one of the following:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 hours of college credits).
• Possess an Associate’s Degree or higher.
• Provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Exam.

Physical Demands

Duties performed typically in school settings to include classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students is required. Lifting, movement, and transferring of students is required. Movement of students by wheelchairs and other physical contact with and/or possible exposure to bodily fluids may occur. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Travel between schools, or between schools and district office, may be required for certain positions.

Terms of Employment

182 days per school year; Salary based on District Scale for Teacher Assistants

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Anthony Scorsone, Director of HR
• 604 Bethel St
• Clover, South Carolina 29710
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]