Special Education Paraprofessional

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JOB SUMMARY

Special Education Paraprofessional for Youth Leadership Academy in Pickens, SC. Special Education Paraprofessional will help implement special education or related services for a class and/or provide direct assistance to specific students. Other duties as assigned by school principal.

JOB DUTIES

40%

• Essential

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Teaching and Learning:

Assists in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Assists in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress. Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Documents students' daily activities. 30%

• Essential

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Support:

Provides support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities. Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes. Supports students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills. Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner. 15%

• Essential

• Administrative Duties:

  Assists in the preparation of student work. Assists teachers with preparing items to support teaching. Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off tasks times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities. 15%
• Essential

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Collaboration:

Works with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School or Equivalent

RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge

• Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand for prolonged period Walk or move about Move, transport, raise or lower Extends hands or arms in any direction Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS

Noise

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hrs:

37.5 COMPENSATION

INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary:

$ 33,800.00 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Pickens, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

May 10, 2026 MILITARY

AND VETERAN

MILITARY

EQUIVALENCY

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.