Teacher Assistant / Special Education

Central Academy of the Arts; Central (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Academy of the Arts is seeking a Teacher Assistant / Special Education paraprofessional to support the classroom teacher with IEP implementation and to assist students with disabilities in alignment with school goals.

The role works under the supervision of the Special Services team, collaborating with staff to create an inclusive learning environment and monitor student progress.

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours of study from an accredited institution completed prior to employment.
• An associate’s degree or higher.
• Successful completion of an approved paraeducator assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide support to students with disabilities in alignment with instructional goals.

Education

60 semester hours

Associate’s degree or higher

Approved paraeducator assessment

Job description

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant /Special Education
Department: School Administration/Special Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Band: G

Minimum Qualifications – Instructional Paraprofessional

All instructional paraprofessionals must meet one (1) of the following qualification requirements prior to employment:

60 semester hours (two years) of study at an accredited institution; or

An associate’s degree or higher; or

Successful completion of an approved paraeducator assessment.

Approved Assessments

South Carolina accepts the following paraeducator assessments developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS):

• ParaPathways (effective September 1, 2025)
  • Passing scores required in Reading & Writing and Mathematics
• ParaPro Assessment (accepted through August 31, 2026)
  • Minimum passing score: 456

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of the Special Education Teacher Assistant position is to assist the classroom teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and providing support to students with disabilities in alignment with the instructional goals of the school.

General Statement of Job:

Reports to: Teacher, Principal/Administrator, and Executive Director of Special Services.
Evaluation: