Education Assistant; Special Education

Richland County School District One CRAYTON MIDDLE SCHOOL - Columbia, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5956073

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Richland County School District One, South Carolina

Classification Description

Classification

Title:

Additional Education Assistant

FLSA:
Non-exempt

184 days

Salary Range: $20,213.40 - $35,081.50

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Additional Duties:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including a 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…