Paraprofessional/Pre-K

GREAT FALLS ELEM SCHOOL; Great Falls (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County School District's GREAT FALLS ELEM SCHOOL located in Great Falls, South Carolina, is seeking a Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant. The role supports individualized and small-group instruction under a certificated teacher, monitors students, and provides clerical support.

Minimum qualifications include 2-year college degree or 60 hours, or passing the paraprofessional exam. The position offers full-time hours and requires collaboration with staff to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 year college degree in any area, or 60 hours of college work, or passing score on the Paraprofessional exam required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations to stay informed about job functions.
• Implement instructional programs and lesson plans under teacher supervision.
• Maintain classroom equipment, records and attendance as needed.
• Monitor students in various settings to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Perform light clerical duties to support the teacher and classroom operations.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Classroom assistance

Communication with students

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours

Paraprofessional exam or equivalent

Job description

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Paraprofessional/Pre-K

Chester County School District GREAT FALLS ELEM SCHOOL - Great Falls, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC , and Chester County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5917579

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PARAPROFESSIONAL/TEACHING ASSISTANT

Minimum of 2 year college degree in any area, or 60 hours of college work, or passing score on theParaprofessional exam required.

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant was established for the purpose/s of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; monitoring students; and providing clerical support to teacher. This job reports to Teacher/Principal

Essential Functions

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the school and classroom.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students reading, facilitating activities, motor perception programs, colors, number charts, checks homework, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio visual equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, field trips, in house suspension/recovery room, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, correcting papers, attendance, phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses Minimum of 2 year college degree in any area, or 60 hours of college work, or passing score on theParaprofessional exam required.

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Experience

Education

Equivalency

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Training

TB

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Brett , Director of Human Resources
• District Office
• Chester, South Carolina 29706
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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