SPED Shadow Assistant

Pickens McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
- Easley, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Pickens McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
- Easley, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC , and SDPC

Job : 5956539

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title:
Special Education Shadow Assistant

Department:
School Administration/Special Services

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay Band: G

Days/

Hours:

185 Days

Applicant must have a 2-year associate degree, or 60 semester hours of college course work, or taken and passed the Para Pro Assessment; or a 4-year degree

CNA is preferred

Purpose Statement:

The job of a Special Education Teaching Assistant (TMH/OH/EH/EMH/VH/HH) is to work directly with the teacher for the purpose of assisting with the implementation of student IEPs and the program as carried out in the teacher’s classroom.

General Statement of Job:

Reports to:

Teacher, Principal/Administrator, and Director of Special Services.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy.

• Be of good character
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to accept individual differences among children
• Good physical and mental health
• CPR certification
• Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements and to utilize the procedures under the direction of the teacher
• Ability to handle unforeseen situation in accordance with policy
• Physically able to lift and move students when necessary
• Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses
• Ability to serve as a bus assistant for transportation to and from school and on activities
• Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to drive a school bus, if necessary

• Assisting the teacher in the supervision of pupils with special needs at all times
• Assisting children with clothing, feeding, toileting, and/or general hygiene as necessary
• Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher
• Assisting teacher with implementing the students’ IEP goals and objectives
• Assisting teacher with academic instruction by supervising or providing small group instruction under supervision of teacher
• Assisting pupils as requested by teacher during seatwork
• Assisting with paperwork including organizing materials, copying, filing, etc.
• Maintaining confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information
• Assisting with discipline procedures for student behavior under teacher supervision
• Assisting in maintaining individual records for each student
• Guiding students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults
• Serving as the main source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
• Performing other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or the Building Principal

Other Responsibilities: This position may require physical demands such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, or kneeling. When necessary, the teacher may be required to carry out medical responsibilities such as catheterization, trachea care, assist in tube feedings, etc.

Additional Duties
:

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Training:

A 2-year associate degree, or 60 semester hours of college course work, or taken and passed the Para Pro Assessment; or a 4-year degree

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor…