Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant

JobID:

830

Position Type:

Support Staff/Para Professional Date Posted:

5/1/2026

Location:

John C.

Calhoun Elementary Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

05/08/2026 Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the Principal and a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Essential Job Functions Assists and guides students to reinforce career and technical, as well as other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments. Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed. Assists the teacher with parental contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal and teachers.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements Travel between schools and central offices may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of the Paraprofessional examination.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Calhoun Falls, SC Abbeville County School District 6 reviews

JobID:

830

Position Type:

Support Staff/Para Professional Date Posted:

5/1/2026

Location:

John C.

Calhoun Elementary Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

05/08/2026 Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the Principal and a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Essential Job Functions Assists and guides students to reinforce career and technical, as well as other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments. Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed. Assists the teacher with parental contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal and teachers.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements Travel between schools and central offices may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of the Paraprofessional examination.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt