Academic Support Technician- Hendrix Elementary School Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Academic Support Technician- Hendrix Elementary School
Spartanburg 2
Hendrix Elementary – Boiling Springs, South Carolina This job is also posted in Spartanburg 2
Job Details

Job ID:

5100237

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 14, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
Spartanburg School District Two

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Academic Support Technician (2-Year Grant Funded Position)

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

The job of Academic Support Technician is to provide students with instructional assistance under the guidance of a classroom teacher, instructional coach or school lead interventionist. The school level administration will designate the teacher, instructional coach, or lead interventionist as the overseer of the position. This Academic Support Position will include working in classroom, small group settings or working alongside the school interventionist to provide literacy or math instruction based on student need. The position may include working with various levels of proficiency to allow the classroom teacher to work with students needing more specialized instruction. The position may include working with some small groups of students needing assistance or a small group of students that work more independently needing supervision or limited feedback. The Academic Support Technician position may include monitoring the progress of the students and identifying those who are not progressing. The Academic Support Technician will be a member of a collaborative team working toward increasing student achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with all school staff and administration.
Adhere to the ethical standards, established rules and regulations of Spartanburg School District Two, as well as the state of South Carolina.
Assist teachers in building a solid educational foundation for children.
Ability to meet demands from several people and communicate effectively.
Should be actively involved with children 85% of the time.
Should spend a minimal amount of time on non-instructional duties. These tasks should be completed during planning periods or after school.
Help teachers in maintaining an academically engaged classroom.
Work with various groups (those that finish early, an individual that needs to be removed from the group, those needing to make up assignments).
Maintain a positive attitude and help to build a positive school culture.
Maintain confidentiality. Any student information regarding performance, achievement or behavior is confidential information.
Maintain confidentiality regarding other employees of the school. If the AST has concerns about a colleague he/she should report the concern to school level administration.
Assists the teacher in implementing instructional plans. This can include providing support while the teacher is providing instruction, giving lessons independently when the teacher is unavailable and providing small group tutoring to students who need additional assistance.
Provide strong academic support for assigned small groups/individual students to ensure instruction is differentiated based on student need.
Support classroom teachers through observing the student and collecting data in the school setting.
Other duties as assigned.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Some experience working with students in an educational setting.
High school diploma
Higher education preferred (2-year degree or bachelor degree)

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.

Shift Type:

Part-Time (.5)/Up to 29 Hours Per Week

Salary Range:

$20 – $30 Per Hour (2 Year Grant Funded)

Location:

Various Schools

FILING DEADLINE

Open Until Filled

LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME

Interested applicants should complete an online application at www.spart2.org
Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Position Type:

Part-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required