Special Education Aide: Inspire and Support Students

Colleton County School District; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County School District in Watterboro, SC seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with academic exercises, small groups, daily living routines, and classroom activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; at least 60 college credit hours or an associate degree, or passing ParaPathways, plus a valid SC driver’s license. Full-time instructional support in Special Education.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or an equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of college education, supplemented by some experience working with special needs students in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with academic exercises and class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
• May assist with basic computer instruction.
• Compiles, prepares and organizes materials and classroom for instruction and classroom activities.
• May serve as testing proctor for assigned class.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher, speech therapists and physical therapists; assists teacher with academic instruction and the instruction of daily living routines, skills and concepts.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the classroom teacher, other teachers, principals, physical / occupational / speech therapists, counselors, other school staff, District staff, students, parents, volunteers and the general public.
• Attends staff meetings as required; participates in in-service training programs.

Education

Associate's degree

60 college credit hours

ParaPathways assessment

Job description

Colleton County School District in Watterboro, SC seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with academic exercises, small groups, daily living routines, and classroom activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; at least 60 college credit hours or an associate degree, or passing ParaPathways, plus a valid SC driver’s license. Full-time instructional support in Special Education.