Special Education Support Assistant — Shadow/TA Role

Young World Physical Education; North (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Orangeburg County Schools North Middle High in North, South Carolina is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Teacher Assistant/ Shadow to support students under the supervision of licensed teachers. The role can function as a shadow or a regular paraprofessional assistant in instructional settings.

Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with academic tasks, behavior support, and accompanying students during transitions and meals, with opportunities to participate in meetings

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Previous experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students while they are arriving and departing from school.
• Assists students in academic tasks as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Assists students during inside or outside recess.
• Assists students during lunchtime.
• Assists with behavior issues.
• Assists students to and from the restroom.
• Contacts parents through phone calls, emails and home visits as accompanied and directed by the teacher.
• Sanitizes/cleans classroom and equipment using approved materials.
• Assists teacher with bulletin-boards, running errands, making copies, filing and other clerical duties requested by her/him.
• Attends meetings upon request of the teacher or administration.
• Assists in other capacities as directed by the administrator.

Skills

Supervise students

Assist with academic tasks

Behavior support

Communication with parents

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Orangeburg County Schools North Middle High in North, South Carolina is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Teacher Assistant/ Shadow to support students under the supervision of licensed teachers. The role can function as a shadow or a regular paraprofessional assistant in instructional settings.

Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with academic tasks, behavior support, and accompanying students during transitions and meals, with opportunities to participate in meetings