Special Education Aide

Join Our Supportive Special Education Team as a Teacher’s Aide!

Do you have a passion for working with children and making a positive impact in their lives? Are you patient, compassionate, and eager to support students with diverse learning needs? If so, we’re looking for you to join our Aiken County Public Schools family as a Special Education Teacher’s Aide
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At Aiken County Public Schools we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, inclusive learning environment. As a Special Education Teacher’s Aide, you’ll play a key role in helping students with unique challenges reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Make a Real Difference: You’ll work closely with special education students, providing hands‑on support tailored to their individual needs. Your work will help foster independence, confidence, and growth in students who need it most.
• Collaborative Team Environment: You’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate team of educators who work together to create a positive and nurturing atmosphere. You’ll collaborate with teachers, specialists, and families to ensure that every student receives the support they need.
• Grow Your Career: This position offers a great pathway for professional growth in education! Whether you’re looking to build experience in special education or planning to pursue a teaching credential in the future, you’ll gain invaluable skills and insight.
• Flexible and Supportive Work Environment: We know that working in special education requires a unique balance of patience and creativity. Our school culture is one of support, where teamwork and communication are at the heart of everything we do. We provide ongoing training and resources to ensure you feel equipped and empowered in your role.
• A Chance to Build Lasting Relationships: Working as a Teacher’s Aide, you’ll develop meaningful connections with students and become an integral part of their educational journey. The progress you help them achieve will be rewarding and impactful.

• Assist the Special Education Teacher in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Support students in both group and one‑on‑one settings with academic tasks, social skills, and classroom activities.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide hands‑on assistance during activities such as lessons, projects, and adaptive physical education.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing valuable feedback to the teacher.
• Foster a caring, empathetic atmosphere where students feel safe, encouraged, and understood.

• A passion for working with children, especially those with special needs.
• Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in handling various tasks and student needs.
• Experience working with children (preferred but not required).
• Meets Highly Qualified standards as defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act:
  Associate’s Degree preferred, or High School diploma or general education degree with 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or passing score on the Para Pro exam.

If you’re excited about helping special education students thrive and being part of a caring and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding role that truly makes an impact.

181 Days, 7.5 Hours

Level 110 Pay Scale

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.

Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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.