Paraprofessional

Roselle Park School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Roselle Park School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for our elementary program to support students in accessing instruction and participating in activities. You will help develop independence under certified staff guidance and contribute to a collaborative school environment.

The role involves assisting with lessons, reinforcing accommodations, collecting data, supporting transitions, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or relevant experience preferred.
• Meet applicable state, district, and position-specific requirements.
• Ability to follow instructional and behavioral plans, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively.
• Patience, sound judgment, flexibility, and respect for students' individual needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Completion of required background checks and district training.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups with lessons, assignments, classroom routines, and school activities as directed by the teacher.
• Reinforce instruction and use accommodations, modifications, and supports identified by certified staff when needed.
• Support students' communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and positive behavior.
• Implement assigned components of behavior support plans after receiving appropriate training and direction when required.
• Collect and record academic, behavioral, and functional data as directed.
• Assist with transitions, arrival and dismissal, lunch, recess, transportation, and other assigned activities.
• Promote student independence by providing the level of assistance needed and gradually reducing support as directed.
• Follow student safety plans and promptly report concerns, injuries, incidents, or changes in student functioning.
• Maintain confidentiality and share student information only with authorized personnel.
• Communicate observations and concerns to the classroom teacher and appropriate staff. Refer parent questions about instruction, progress, services, or programming to certified staff.
• Collaborate respectfully with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other paraprofessionals.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Skills

Patience

Collaboration

Record-keeping

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Paraprofessional
• Date Posted:
  11/13/2026
• Location:
  Location (TBD)

Position Summary
The Paraprofessional supports students in accessing instruction, participating in school activities, and developing independence. The paraprofessional works under the direction of certified staff and assists with implementing students' educationalgoals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups with lessons, assignments, classroom routines, and school activities as directed by the teacher.
• Reinforce instruction and use accommodations, modifications, and supports identified by certified staff when needed.
• Support students' communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and positive behavior.
• Implement assigned components of behavior support plans after receiving appropriate training and direction when required.
• Collect and record academic, behavioral, and functional data as directed.
• Assist with transitions, arrival and dismissal, lunch, recess, transportation, and other assigned activities.
• Promote student independence by providing the level of assistance needed and gradually reducing support as directed.
• Follow student safety plans and promptly report concerns, injuries, incidents, or changes in student functioning.
• Maintain confidentiality and share student information only with authorized personnel.
• Communicate observations and concerns to the classroom teacher and appropriate staff. Refer parent questions about instruction, progress, services, or programming to certified staff.
• Collaborate respectfully with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other paraprofessionals.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or relevant experience preferred.
• Meet applicable state, district, and position-specific requirements.
• Ability to follow instructional and behavioral plans, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively.
• Patience, sound judgment, flexibility, and respect for students' individual needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Completion of required background checks and district training.

Reports To
Building Principal or designated administrator; receives daily direction from the assigned teacher and other designated certified staff.

Terms of Employment
As established by the Board of Education and applicable employment agreement.