Special Education Classroom Assistant

Laurens County School District 56; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County School District 56 is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support students with special needs in classrooms across all schools. The role involves assisting with instruction, accompanying students during transitions, and providing necessary physical supports under teacher guidance.

Must have a high school diploma or GED; 60 college credits or WorkKeys/WIN can be completed after hire.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 60 college credits or pass WorkKeys/WIN exam (after hire).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction and classroom activities.
• Accompany students during transition times.
• Provide physical assistance as needed (feeding, toileting, lifting, etc.).
• Support teachers in helping students develop self-help skills.

Skills

Classroom support

Student assistance

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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• Position Type:Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:10/19/2026
• Location:All Schools

The special education assistant works in a classroom with special needs students:

• Helps the students with instruction and classroom activities.
• Accompanies the students during transition times.
• Depending on the abilities of the students they are working with, the instructional assistant may be involvedin such activities as feeding students, pushing wheelchairs, lifting students, toileting students, changing diapers, cleaning up students after toileting accidents, and washing and drying clothes. The above listing reflects some examples of duties which maybe required and is not an all-inclusive list.
• Teachers and the instructional assistantwill work cooperatively in assisting students with self-help skills.
• Physical demands may require pushing a wheelchair, lifting and moving of students and equipment, bending, squatting, sitting on chairs, or on the floor.
• Must have a high school diploma/GED.
• Must have either60 college credits or pass the WorkKeys/WIN competency exam (can be done after hire).

Postings current as of 10/20/2026 8:27:07 AM CST.

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