Self-Contained Special Education Teacher Assistant

Anova Education; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Work – Make a meaningful impact in students' lives every day.

Supportive Environment – Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth.

Steady Schedule – 180-day contract following the school calendar.

Growth Opportunities – Gain valuable experience in education and student support.

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs in the classroom. Key responsibilities include assisting the teacher, implementing individualized strategies, and helping with daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives and is governed by a 190-day contract.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students with special needs in a classroom setting.
• Assists the teacher in implementing lesson plans and individualized learning strategies.
• Helps students with daily activities, including academic work, social skills, and self-care tasks.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patience and compassion

Team-oriented mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Spartanburg School District Two

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Self-Contained Special Education Teacher Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Special Education Classroom Teacher, the Special Needs Assistant provides general teaching assistance; provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills and behaviors, academic instructions, and classroom activities.

Reports to:

Building level Administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support to students with special needs in a classroom setting.
• Assists the teacher in implementing lesson plans and individualized learning strategies.
• Helps students with daily activities, including academic work, social skills, and self-care tasks.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Supports students with mobility, communication, and behavioral needs as required.
• Monitors student progress as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicates effectively with teachers, staff, and parents as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Displays the ability to take directions and implement tasks effectively.
• Performs other related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (required).
• Associate’s Degree (60 College Credits) or Bachelor’s Degree.

Skills/Effort:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion, and a team-oriented mindset.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to twenty-five pounds. Routine local or regional travel required; occasional overnight travel required. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and meeting deadlines. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

SALARY:

• District’s Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule (190-day contract)
• Full-time

District Two Perks:

• Rewarding Work – Make a meaningful impact in students' lives every day.
• Supportive Environment – Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth.
• Steady Schedule – 180-day contract following the school calendar.
• Growth Opportunities – Gain valuable experience in education and student support.

FILING DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.