Special Education-ECSE Paraprofessional 2026-2027

Beaufort County School District; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District seeks a Special Education-ECSE Paraprofessional for Bluffton to support students with disabilities under teacher supervision. The role includes assisting with instructional tasks, preparing materials, and helping implement IEP goals and behavior plans.

Responsibilities cover small-group and classroom support, supervising during meals and activities, and maintaining progress data while upholding confidentiality and district policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro assessment.
• Experience with basic computer operations and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing student work, workstations, and displays.
• Support implementation of IEP goals and curriculum modifications.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and bus duty.
• Maintain data collection on student progress and report to teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Knowledge of children with disABILItIE

Emotional self-control

Follow directions

Situational assessment

Accept individual differences

Self-starter / self-directed

Education

AA degree or equivalent

60 college credit hours

ParaPro Assessment (ETS)

Tools

Office equipment (calculator, copier)

Wheelchair lifts

Hoyer lift

Gait trainer

Assistive technology

Job description

Special Education-ECSE Paraprofessional 2026-2027

Beaufort County School District BLUFFTON EARLY CHILDHOOD - Bluffton, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5904183

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: Under direct supervision of the assigned teacher, assists in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assists in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Works with the certified teacher(s) to implement student IEPs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists teacher(s) in preparation of student work, workstations, and classroom displays.
• Assists in maintaining a classroom environment favorable to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Assumes responsibility for learning, adapting, and working through teacher direction regarding each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Assists teacher(s) and/or other school personnel in implementing the student's IEP goals and objectives, modifications and adaptations of curriculum.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive relationship with the student(s) without intense emotional involvement; encourages student performance and interacts with each appropriately.
• Assists with the supervision of students during student free time, including lunch, playground activities, and bus duty.
• Assists with managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
• Assists students according to their individualized needs, including transferring to/from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, personal hygiene, feeding, and providing escort and/or other ancillary support as necessary.
• Assists the teacher in developing, implementing and monitoring strategies for reinforcing behavior or academic skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Maintains data collection documentation related to student academic/ social/behavior progress as appropriate.
• Adjusts on-the-spot instruction without immediate teacher directions when necessary and provides daily communication and feedback to teacher(s) on student progress; alerts teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assists teacher(s) in preparing and maintaining required reports, records and/or other documentation.
• Assists in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as directed or assigned.
• Maintains high level of ethical behavior and strict confidentiality of student information; upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and adheres to local, state and federal laws, policies, and guidelines as directed.
• Participate in district-sponsored paraprofessional training opportunities, school programs, in-services, and staff meetings as required by the School Administrator or direct supervisor; required training may include such skills as CPR, first aid, feeding, lifting techniques, Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention, SAFETY CARE (for students with Autism), disability-specific trainings, Applied Behavior Analysis, and/or assistive technology (Total work week not to exceed 40 hours).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS: Instructional Assistants must meet No Child Left Behind and District compliance for Paraprofessional Highly Qualified status:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; OR
• 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR
• Satisfactory score on Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment.

EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer operations and functions, use of the Internet and Microsoft Office applications, and skill in the use of general office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, copier, etc. Other equipment includes wheelchair lifts, ramps, Hoyer lift, Gait trainer, and/or other assistive equipment or technology.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of children with disabilities
• Abilityto maintain emotional control under stress
• Willingness to follow directions
• Ability to assess and resolve unforeseen situations in accordance with district policy or guidelines
• Abilityto accept individual differences among children.
• Self-starter, self-directed, able to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands while performing the duties of this job include climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands/arms, standing actively for extended periods of time, walking, using hands and fingers to key data, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; talking and hearing; reaching, pushing and pulling with hands/arms; close and distant vision, ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 25 lbs. Environmental factors: Assist in toileting, including diapering; feeding or oral facilitation; assist with personal hygiene for some students; venting gastrointestinal tube, suctioning (training provided); lifting and positioning disabled students.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DAYS PER YEAR: 182

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:Paid on the Classified Salary Schedule Level 105

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Sonji Leach
• 2900 Mink Point Blvd.
• Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]