Special Education Assistant (2025-2026 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in South Carolina is seeking a Special Education Assistant for the 2025–2026 school year. The role involves supporting students and teachers, supervising students throughout the school day, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should possess at least sixty semester hours of postsecondary coursework or an associate’s degree and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. This full-time position offers a salary based on the district's Classified Salary Schedule and is part of a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Sixty semester hours or an associate's degree, or completion of the ParaPro Assessment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to support students with patience and empathy.
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and assist with student mobility as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher and provide direct support to students as outlined in their IEPs.
• Supervise assigned students throughout the school day.
• Build supportive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Participate in training and professional development as assigned
• Build supportive relationships with students, staff, and families

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Empathy

Empathy

Mobility support

Education

Sixty semester hours of postsecondary coursework or associate's degree

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Greenwood School District 50 Greenwood School District 50 - Greenwood, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

• Job ID: 5600847
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 23, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Special Education Assistant

Greenwood School District 50 – 2025–2026 School Year

Greenwood School District 50 is seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Education Assistants to support students and teachers in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher and provide direct support to students as outlined in their IEPs
• Supervise and assist assigned students throughout the school day, including during transitions, meals, and classroom activities
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times
• Participate in training and professional development as assigned
• Build supportive relationships with students, staff, and families

Qualifications

• Sixty (60) semester hours of postsecondary coursework, or an associate’s degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to support students with patience, empathy, and consistency
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and assist with student mobility as needed

Work Schedule & Pay

• 180 days per year, 7.5 hours per day
• Salary determined by the district’s Classified Salary Schedule

Apply Today

Complete the online application at www.gwd50.org – Employment Opportunities.

Human Resources

Greenwood School District 50

P.O. Box 248

Greenwood, SC 29648

EOE/AA

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Lisa McMillan
• 1855 Calhoun Road
• Greenwood, South Carolina 29649
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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