Special Education Instructional Aide

Lexington School District Four; Swansea (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington School District Four is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support classroom activities and student learning. The role involves assisting teachers, working with small groups, and aiding students with daily tasks as needed.

Under supervision, you will help maintain a well organized classroom environment and may perform administrative tasks as requested by administrators and teachers.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an associate degree, or 60 college hours, or a GED with a passing ParaPro test.
• Ability to work with diverse children and adapt to individual differences.
• Willingness to collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with assignments as instructed by the teacher.
• Work in small groups on activities under teacher supervision.
• Provide basic tasks for student care: locomotion, first aid, feeding, hygiene, toileting, clothing changes.
• Participate in staff development workshops to update skills.
• Perform other classroom duties as assigned.

Skills

Initiative

Understanding of children

Teamwork

Adaptability

Accept individual differences

Education

Associate degree

60 semester hours

GED or high school diploma + ParaPro

Job description

Lexington School District Four is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support classroom activities and student learning. The role involves assisting teachers, working with small groups, and aiding students with daily tasks as needed.

Under supervision, you will help maintain a well organized classroom environment and may perform administrative tasks as requested by administrators and teachers.