Teacher Assistant & Shadow – Classroom Support

Orangeburg County Schools; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittaker Elementary School in Orangeburg, South Carolina seeks a Teacher Assistant / Shadow to support students and assist the classroom teacher. This role can be performed as a shadow or a regular paraprofessional, with duties across arrival, instruction, lunch, and transitions.

The position involves supervising students, assisting with academic tasks, and supporting classroom operations under teacher direction. Posted Aug 04, 2026; open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; previous experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students during arrival and departure 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 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.
• Attends meetings upon request of the teacher or administration.
• Assists in other capacities as directed by the administrator.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Whittaker Elementary School in Orangeburg, South Carolina seeks a Teacher Assistant / Shadow to support students and assist the classroom teacher. This role can be performed as a shadow or a regular paraprofessional, with duties across arrival, instruction, lunch, and transitions.

The position involves supervising students, assisting with academic tasks, and supporting classroom operations under teacher direction. Posted Aug 04, 2026; open until filled.