Special Education Instructional Assistant: Support & Impact

Lexington County School District One; Red Bank (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington County School District One seeks an Instructional Assistant, Special Education to support students with disabilities at Saxe Gotha Elementary. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will assist with instructional activities, behavior support, and daily living tasks to help students access education.

The role requires a high school diploma and either 60 college credits, an associate degree, or a passing ParaPro/ParaPathways score.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 60 college credit hours or an associate degree or higher.
• Passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with primary academic instruction and classroom activities; prepare and disseminate materials.
• Provide physical, emotional and academic support to students identified as disabled under IDEA.
• Assist with physical health programs and daily living routines as needed.
• Reinforce speech therapy lessons and adapt equipment for student use.
• Maintain a neat classroom and monitor student safety and confidentiality.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

60 college credit hours

Associate degree

Passing score on ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment

Job description

Lexington County School District One seeks an Instructional Assistant, Special Education to support students with disabilities at Saxe Gotha Elementary. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will assist with instructional activities, behavior support, and daily living tasks to help students access education.

The role requires a high school diploma and either 60 college credits, an associate degree, or a passing ParaPro/ParaPathways score.