
Hybrid 4K Instructional Assistant - Special Education na Lexington County School District One
Lexington County School District One · Rocky Creek, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Junior
- Escritório em Rocky Creek
- Position Type:
Instructional Assistant/Instructional Assistant - Special Ed - Date Posted:
8/15/2025 - Location:
Rocky Creek Elementary School - Date Available:
09/08/2025 - Closing Date:
08/20/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide - 60 college credit hours
- An associate degree or higher
- A passing score of 456 on the ParaPro Assessment (available at ETS.org)
- High school graduate or equivalent
- At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
- An associate’s degree (or higher); or
- A passing score (456 or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment.
- Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
- Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
- Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
- Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
- Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
- Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
- Assists teacher with primary academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
- Assists with physical health programs for students including such activities as physical therapy and assisting students with exercise, stretching, walking, etc.
- As appropriate, assists teacher in the instruction of daily living routines such as personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving from room to room, getting on and off of school buses, self-feeding, drinking, etc.
- Assists with and reinforces speech therapy lessons.
- Adjusts special equipment for students to use as needed.
- Ensures the classroom is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Provides for basic first aid needs of students.
- Assists with basic computer instruction as appropriate.
- Monitors and inspects students' prosthesis, casts, braces, hearing aids, etc. for proper functioning.
- Performs simple errands and tasks for students as needed such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, etc.
- Assists teacher in taking students to activities in and out of the school building.
- Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
4K Instructional Assistant - Special Education | JobID: 6264 |
Paraprofessional Information and Hiring Requirements
Lexington County School District One paraprofessionals must meet one of the following prior to their date of hire:
Need the ParaPro Assessment?
Register HERE to take it at our Adult Education Center.
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Position Title: Instructional Assistant, Special Education
Department: Special Services
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must have current government issued identification
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
8 Hours/185 Days
Support Staff Salary Schedule(Grade 8)
The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, close supervision of a certified teacher, works with individuals or a small group of students identified as disabled under Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in an effort to provide physical, emotional and academic support for them to gain maximum benefit from special education programs. Assists teachers with various classroom activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervises students in classrooms, labs and other instructional areas as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.
Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Conducts duties primarily in a classroom setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires ability to conduct duties that require constant attention working with students and interacting with a variety of adults. Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required.
The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:
Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.
The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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