Special Education Assistant: Empower Students & IEP Support

Dacusville Elementary School; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 22,945,000 - 30,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickens Dacusville Elementary School in Easley, SC is seeking a Teacher Assistant / Special Education to support students with disabilities and assist the classroom teacher in implementing IEPs. This role emphasizes personal care, small-group instruction, and behavior support within a 185-day calendar.

The position requires meeting one of SC's paraprofessional qualifications, CPR/CPI training, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Be of good character
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to accept individual differences among children
• Good physical and mental health
• CPR certification and CPI training as required
• Ability to lift and move students
• Assist with bus loading/unloading
• May be required to drive a school bus (CDL if necessary)

Responsibilities

• Support the supervision and instruction of students with disabilities under the guidance of the classroom teacher
• Assist students with personal care needs including dressing, feeding, toileting, and hygiene
• Supervise/monitor students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, recess, etc.
• Support the implementation of students’ IEP goals
• Assist with academic instruction by supervising or providing small group instruction
• Assist with student seatwork and classroom activities
• Support classroom preparation and organization
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records
• Assist with behavior support and discipline strategies under teacher supervision
• Support documentation of student progress and maintenance of individual records
• Guiding students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults
• Assist substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher or school administrator

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours

Paraeducator assessment completed

Job description

Pickens Dacusville Elementary School in Easley, SC is seeking a Teacher Assistant / Special Education to support students with disabilities and assist the classroom teacher in implementing IEPs. This role emphasizes personal care, small-group instruction, and behavior support within a 185-day calendar.

The position requires meeting one of SC's paraprofessional qualifications, CPR/CPI training, and the ability to pass a background check.