Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Richland County School District One, South Carolina

Position Type: CLASSIFIED/ INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

Date Posted: 2/23/2026

Location: GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Classification

Title:

Instructional Assistant

FLSA: Non-exempt

Days: 184 days

Salary Range: $19,817.35 - $34,393.46

Under regular supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students to provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Assists with the routine care of students as necessary. Reports to the principal.

• Assists students with exercises and the preparation of materials for class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assists teacher by administering and grading tests, recording grades, substituting as needed, escorting children to other areas of the school, and monitoring student behavior.
• At the kindergarten / elementary school level, listens to individuals and small groups in reading exercises; participates in free play time; assists with basic health needs and may accompany individuals to lavatories.
• At the high school level, may instruct students in the use of computer programs related to their respective subjects.
• May operate computers and provide basic computer instructional assistance to students.
• May manage a computer lab, performing without direct supervision various duties including enrolling students, maintaining records, operating and ensuring the proper maintenance of computers, troubleshooting computer problems, supervising students and maintaining a clean and orderly facility.
• Creates bulletin board displays in the classroom or department.
• Assists in maintaining student records and files, including performing computer data entry.
• Prepares transparencies, charts, graphs and duplicated materials for classroom use; operates and cares for audio‑visual equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
• Supervises students when unloading and loading buses, in the halls, on field trips, during lunch and on school grounds.
• Participates in staff development programs as required.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, teachers, students, parents, co‑workers, school administrators, and other school/District personnel.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requires a minimum of 60 college hours from an accredited college or university or a passing score of 456 or above on the Praxis Para Pro Assessment, supplemented by two years of consistent training and experience working with children in an education‑oriented institution, providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities. May require specialized training in conflict resolution and behavior modification.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including cooking equipment, kitchen appliances and utensils, etc. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, kneel, push, pull, etc.

Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to fifty pounds.

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from…