Special Education Teacher Assistant, 2026-2027

Special Education Teacher Assistant, 2026-2027 Spartanburg School District 5 Wellford Academy of Science and Technology - Wellford, South Carolina This job is also posted in CERRA-SC, and Spartanburg School District 5 Job Details

Job ID:

5705488

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 30, 2026 Job Description

POSITION

Special Education Teacher Assistant

LOCATION

Wellford Academy of Science and Technology

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants may be certified or non-certified If non-certified, applicants must have 60 college credits or have successfully passed the ParaPro test

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator and assigned Teacher(s)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, provides general teaching assistance to students with special needs. Conducts such duties to support instruction as delivery of small group instruction, taking classroom notes, assisting students to and from class settings, redirection of students to tasks, implementing behavior management plans, monitoring students at all times, and maintaining confidentiality of students. May use computers in performing assigned tasks. Duties may be specialized to area of instruction, type of students, etc.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring classroom behavior; administering tests to students with identified special needs, implementing Individual Education Plans, etc. Assists student with academic instruction and classroom activities Prepares and disseminates materials for students' use during classroom activities. Sets up classroom for special activities as assigned, including the preparation of classroom materials for students. Adjusts special equipment for students use as needed Accompanies class on field trips as required. Ensures the safety of the students in the classroom. Performs other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conducts duties in an office/school/work environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

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.

Salary:

Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule (190 Days)

FLSA:

Non-Exempt We strongly recommend that you sign-up for job alerts and check back frequently for new job postings on the Job Listings page. When the appropriate vacancy does arise, you can log-on to your account and quickly transfer your application to be considered for that position. Statement of Non-Discrimination Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.

Position Type:

Full-Time