Paraprofessional - Interviews on going

Cherokee County School District; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional at BD Lee Elementary School in Gaffney, SC. Interviews are ongoing for a full-time paraprofessional supporting classroom activities under teacher supervision.

Qualifications include 60 college credit hours or two years of college coursework, or a state-approved exam. Transcripts must be provided with the application. 9-month position with non-exempt status and district salary schedule.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours required or two years of college coursework (60 semester hours).
• State-approved examination of content knowledge and pedagogy may meet requirements.
• Transcripts must be submitted in person or uploaded during application process.

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material taught by the teacher.
• Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math.
• Prepares for classroom activities under teacher supervision.
• Assists individual children who need special attention.
• Maintains inventories of instructional materials and prepares orders.
• Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Completes other assignments as required by supervisor.

Skills

Small group instruction

Reading support

Math assistance

Clerical duties

Classroom preparation

Education

60 College Credit Hours

Two years of college coursework (60 hours)

State-approved content knowledge & pedagogy exam

Job description

Cherokee County School District BD Lee Elementary School - Gaffney, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional - Interviews on going

Cherokee County School District BD Lee Elementary School - Gaffney, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5959874

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Paraprofessional - Interviews on going

Qualifications:

• Have 60 College Credit Hours(TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED, UNOFFICIAL ACCEPTED) or
• Have completed two years (60 semester hours) of college coursework from an accredited institution, or
• Have passed a state-approved examination of content knowledge and pedagogy(Testing Location Ola Copeland Learning Center)

*TRANSCRIPTS WILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON OR UPLOADED DURING APPLICATION PROCESS*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math.
• Under supervision of teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Catalogs and files instructional materials and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepares orders.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists with the annual inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Completes other assignments as required by supervisor.

Length of Employment: 9 Months - 192 Days

FLSA: NON EXEMPT

Salary: PARAPROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.

THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• HR Department
• 141 Twin Lake Road
• Gaffney, South Carolina 29341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]