Paraprofessional

Jasper County School District; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jasper County School District Hardeeville Elementary in Hardeeville, South Carolina is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist certified staff, support students with reading, math and language arts, and help with classroom activities to meet learning goals.

The position requires at least 60 college hours or an associate degree, or completion of the ParaPro Assessment, with bilingual preferred. This is a full-time role focused on inclusive education and collaboration with teachers.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and use basic math to assist students.
• Ability to operate Word and Excel and other common software.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual skills are preferred (English and Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts and math.
• Works with students individually and in small groups.
• Assists staff with classroom activities, tests and assessments.
• Assists in preparation of instructional materials.
• Monitors safety and behavior in the classroom and during non-instructional activities.
• Assists with field trips and parent communication when requested.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to follow instructions

Microsoft Word/Excel

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Sixty college hours / 2 years of college

Associate's degree

ParaPro Assessment (ETS)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5851996
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, and other related non-instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• An approved state or local academic assessment that measures the paraprofessional's knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction at the appropriate level. Paraprofessionals may meet the assessment requirement by passing the ParaPro Assessment (ETS.org). The minimum passing score on this test is 456.
• Bilingual Preferred (English and Spanish)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Tiffani Burgess
• 10942 North Jacob Smart Blv
• Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]