Teacher Assistant (ID-Severe) / 190-Days

Lexington School District Two; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Congaree Elementary School in West Columbia is seeking a Teacher Assistant for a 190-day schedule to support the classroom under the guidance of the lead teacher and Principal.

Responsibilities include assisting with small group instruction, preparing materials, and maintaining a productive learning environment while ensuring safety and compliance with district policies. Candidates must meet one of the stated qualification options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with one of the three qualification options listed.
• Official transcripts may be required for certain options.
• Bachelor's Degree is an acceptable credential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in small group pupil instruction; tutor pupils as directed by the teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and other classroom functions.
• Set up classroom and prepare materials for instructional units.
• Handle attendance reports and related clerical tasks with the teacher.
• Assist in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and updating displays.
• Operate standard school equipment (laminator, copier, AV, etc.).
• Support after-school and academic assistance labs.
• Encourage proper student behavior in alignment with district commitments.

Education

WorkKeys Level 2 + Para Pathways

WorkKeys Level 2 + 60 credit hours

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Congaree Elementary School Profile

Position Title: Teacher Assistant 190 Days

Reports To: Principal

Prepared By: Stephanie Hucks, Interim CHRO Date: August 11, 2026

Approved By: Stephanie Hucks, Interim CHRO Date: August 11, 2026

All Teacher Assistants, Computer Lab Managers, and Additional Educational Assistants require one of the three options:

• Workkeys with a passing score of Level 2 & passing Para Pathways assessment
• Workkeys with a passing score of Level 2 & 60 credit hours (official transcripts required)
• Bachelor's Degree (official transcripts required)

Please call 803-739-4048 to schedule an appointment to complete the assessment.

Scores must be uploaded under "Additional Materials" in the application packet.

SUMMARY

Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Assists in after school and academic assistance lab.
• Encourages proper student behavior in accordance to school collective commitments

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises students.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment Test and complete at least one of the following three requirements:

• At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• An approved State or local academic assessment that measures the paraprofessional's knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction of the following subjects at the appropriate level, i.e. ParaPro .

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills And Abilities

Previous work in child care. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.