Special Education Paraprofessional (ECSE)

Young World Physical Education

Beaufort (SC)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Beaufort is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional who will assist teachers in providing support for students with disabilities. The position demands adherence to educational standards and involves helping implement IEPs, maintaining an effective learning environment, and collaborating with teachers.

Qualified candidates should possess at least an Associate's degree or equivalent educational credits, knowledge of children with disabilities, and strong interpersonal skills. This role comes with full-time responsibilities and competitive pay.

Qualifications

Must meet No Child Left Behind compliance for Paraprofessional Highly Qualified status.
Knowledge of basic computer operations and use of the Internet.
Skill in using general office equipment including calculators and copiers.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher in providing instructional support for students with disabilities.
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Help implement student's IEP goals and objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of children with disabilities

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Willingness to follow directions

Self-starter and able to work in a team

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

60 college credit hours from an accredited college

Satisfactory score on ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional (ECSE)

Beaufort County School District BROAD RIVER ELEMENTARY – Beaufort, South Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5602446

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 24, 2026 1:06 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

Assist teacher(s) in preparation of student work, workstations, and classroom displays.
Assist in maintaining a classroom environment favorable to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Assume responsibility for learning, adapting, and working through teacher direction regarding each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
Assist teacher(s) and/or other school personnel in implementing the student's IEP goals and objectives, modifications and adaptations of curriculum.
Establish a supportive relationship with the student(s) without intense emotional involvement; encourage student performance and interact appropriately.
Assist with supervision of students during free time, including lunch, playground activities, and bus duty.
Assist with managing behavior and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
Assist 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.
Assist the teacher in developing, implementing and monitoring strategies for reinforcing behavior or academic skills.
Maintain data collection documentation related to student academic/social/behaviour progress as appropriate.
Adjust on‑the‑spot instruction without immediate teacher directions when necessary and provide daily communication and feedback on student progress; alert teacher to special needs.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers assigned in absence of the regular teacher.
Assist teacher(s) in preparing and maintaining required reports, records and/or other documentation.
Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as directed or assigned.
Maintain high level of ethical behaviour and strict confidentiality of student information; uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and 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 CPR, first aid, feeding, lifting techniques, Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention, SAFETY CARE (for students with Autism), disability‑specific trainings, Applied Behaviour 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
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Willingness to follow directions
Ability to assess and resolve unforeseen situations in accordance with district policy or guidelines
Ability to accept individual differences among children.
Self‑starter, self‑directed, able to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 25 lbs.

Environment 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, 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, colour 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.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behaviour, 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

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfil any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ________________________________

Employee's Signature: ________________________________

Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA; Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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