Special Education Teacher Assistant, 2026-2027

Anova Education; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant at Abner Creek Middle School in Greer, South Carolina. The position involves providing essential teaching assistance to students with special needs, including monitoring behavior and implementing Individual Education Plans.

Applicants should have 60 college credits or have passed the ParaPro test. This role is crucial in ensuring students receive the support needed for their academic success. Working conditions are generally in a classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist students with instructional needs.
• Ability to implement behavior management plans.
• Familiarity with Individual Education Plans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance for special needs students.
• Administer tests and reinforce skills.
• Prepare materials and ensure student safety.

Skills

Teaching assistance

Behavior management

Individual Education Plans

Education

60 college credits or ParaPro test

Job description

POSITION

Special Education Teacher Assistant

LOCATION

Abner Creek Middle School

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator and assigned Teacher(s)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants may be certified or non-certified
• Applicants must have 60 college credits or have successfully passed the ParaPro test (if non-certified)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, provides general teaching assistance to students with special needs. Conducts duties to support instruction through delivery of small group instruction, taking classroom notes, assisting students to and from class settings, redirecting students to tasks, implementing behavior management plans, monitoring students at all times, and maintaining confidentiality of students. May use computers in performing assigned tasks. Duties may be specialized to area of instruction, type of students, etc.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring classroom behavior; administering tests to students with identified special needs, implementing Individual Education Plans, etc.
• Assists student with academic instruction and classroom activities
• Prepares and disseminates materials for students’ use during classroom activities.
• Sets up classroom for special activities as assigned, including the preparation of classroom materials for students.
• Adjusts special equipment for students use as needed
• Accompanies class on field trips as required.
• Ensures the safety of the students in the classroom.
• Performs other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conducts duties in an office/school/work environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Salary

Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule (190 Days)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.