Special Education One-to-One Assistant

Position Title: One to One Assistant, Special Education

Location: Lake Murray Elementary School

Date Posted: 6/15/2026 Closing Date: 07/05/2026 Date Available: 08/04/2026

• 60 college credit hours
• An associate degree or higher
• A passing score on the Para Pro or Para Pathways Assessment (available )

• 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 on the Para Pro or Para Pathways Assessment.

Under close supervision of a certified teacher, works with individuals or a small group of students identified as disabled under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) to provide physical, emotional and academic support for them to gain maximum benefit from special education programs. Assists teachers with various classroom activities.

• Supports mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One toward increased student outcomes.
• 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 safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Assists with implementation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Prepares materials for instructional purposes.
• Assists with academic instruction and classroom activities.
• Keeps students on task and in compliance with classroom and school rules.
• Implements behavior intervention plans (BIP) under teacher direction.
• Assists with personal hygiene and daily living skills (toileting, feeding, drinking, mobility, dressing, etc.).
• Communicates daily with the lead certified teacher regarding student progress and other pertinent issues.
• Responds to students’ behavioral needs and helps utilize visuals to support programming.
• Follows instructions given by the lead certified teacher.
• Performs record‑keeping duties including, but not limited to, maintenance of restroom usage, diet, behavior charts, etc.
• Assists in data collection under teacher supervision.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to student needs, learning styles, behavior, etc.; responds to student needs.
• Monitors, inspects and adjusts prosthesis, casts, braces, hearing aids, and glasses.
• Provides basic first aid.
• Assists with physical health programs (physical and occupational therapy, adaptive physical education, etc.).
• Assists with the provision of related services (speech therapy, vision services, etc.).
• Assists in use of augmentative communication devices.
• Assists with computer assistive technology.
• Participates in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Communicates with parents under teacher direction.
• Assists with transitional services to include job and community training, if applicable.
• Maintains clean instructional areas.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for students such as sharpening pencils, getting meals, carrying items, etc.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for managing pertinent information and communication.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Supports students and their specific needs. Follow behavior intervention plans and implement behavior management strategies.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must have reliable transportation. Knowledge of district policies, procedures and operations. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and complete it without direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with supervisors, co‑workers, teachers, students and…