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Instructional Assistant (3 Positions)
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,477 / year median in South Carolina
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Assistant (3 Positions)
Cherokee County School District
Draytonville Elementary School - Gaffney, South Carolina This job is also posted in
CERRA-SC
Job Details
Job ID:
5929260
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 16, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)
Job Description
ALL APPLICANTS
(BOTH
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
)
MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE TALENT ED APPLICATION WITH RESUME
INTERNAL
TRANSFERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUEST FOR TRANSFER FORM
Please Note:
Substitutes Must Complete an External Application!
DESCRIPTION
Paraprofessional Helping Students Through Out School As Directed by Principal
Qualifications:
1. Have 60 College Credit Hours (TRANSCRIPTS
ARE REQUIRED, UNOFFICIAL ACCEPTED
) or
2. Have completed two years (60 semester hours) of college coursework from an accredited institution, or
3. Have passed a state-approved examination of content knowledge and pedagogy (Testing Location Ola Copeland Learning Center)
•
TRANSCRIPTS WILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON OR UPLOADED DURING APPLICATION PROCESS
•
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math.
Under supervision of teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
Assists individual children in need of special attention.
Catalogs and files instructional materials and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepares orders.
Performs clerical duties.
Participates in in-service training programs.
Assists with the annual inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.
Completes other assignments as required by supervisor.
Length of Employment:
9 Months - 192 Days
FLSA:
NON EXEMPT
Salary:
PARAPROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE
Application Procedure:
APPLY THROUGH FRONTLINE
PLEASE NOTE:
YOUR APPLICATION MUST SHOW SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED
THE
DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE DATE AND UPDATE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT NOTICE.
Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.
THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES
Position Type:
Full-time
Benefits
- Dental Insurance