SPED Instructional Assistant
Young World Physical Education, Ware Shoals, SC, United States
Ware Shoals School District 51 – Ware Shoals, South Carolina (Open in Google Maps)
SPED Instructional Assistant
Job Details
Job ID:
5628064
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma
Passing score on District’s designated skill test OR
Associate’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution OR
60 hours of study at an accredited institution of higher education
REPORTS TO:
Principal
SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, provides general instructional and teaching assistance to assigned teacher(s). Duties may be specialized as required by area of instruction, type of students, etc.
Performance Responsibilities:
Assists the teacher in supervising students in and out of the classroom.
Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
Assists students with self-care tasks as directed by teacher.
Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic assessments as the classroom teacher recommends.
Performs remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by teacher.
Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date.
Works with students requiring individual or close attention, reads to children, listens to their reactions, and suggests improvements.
Monitors groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, independent study, or similar work.
Observes and assists individual students experiencing difficulties.
Distributes and collects appropriate materials, sets up the classroom for instructional projects, and operates audio-visual equipment as needed.
Supervises playground activities, monitors students in cafeteria, during rest periods, coming on and off buses, or as they go to and from classes.
Communicates parent concerns to the teacher for an appropriate response.
Performs other classroom or school-wide clerical tasks such as preparing, compiling, and copying instructional materials and reports, filing classroom or student records, distributing textbooks and other instructional materials appropriately.
Accompanies class on field trips as required.
Provides clerical support by performing duties such as data entry, routine sorting and filing, and correcting student work.
Types, completes, and/or files various records and forms.
Collects incoming monies for field trips, school pictures, and other school fees; prepares receipts for monies collected.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as distributing materials, scheduling parent or teacher appointments, ordering supplies, escorting students to other areas of the school, etc.
Operates general office equipment.
Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of fully licensed teachers.
Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the chain of command as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
Presents a positive image of Ware Shoals School District 51 at all times.
Willingly performs other related duties as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
182 days; 37 ½ hours per week / WSSD51 salary schedule
EVALUATION:
Annual evaluation in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy or Superintendent’s approved plan on the Evaluation of Support Staff.
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.
Position Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Special Education > Special Education Assistant
Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Maria Tyre, Director of Special Services
Ware Shoals School District 51
Phone: 864-456-7496
Email: mtyre@gwd51.org
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SPED Instructional Assistant
Job Details
Job ID:
5628064
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma
Passing score on District’s designated skill test OR
Associate’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution OR
60 hours of study at an accredited institution of higher education
REPORTS TO:
Principal
SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, provides general instructional and teaching assistance to assigned teacher(s). Duties may be specialized as required by area of instruction, type of students, etc.
Performance Responsibilities:
Assists the teacher in supervising students in and out of the classroom.
Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
Assists students with self-care tasks as directed by teacher.
Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic assessments as the classroom teacher recommends.
Performs remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by teacher.
Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date.
Works with students requiring individual or close attention, reads to children, listens to their reactions, and suggests improvements.
Monitors groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, independent study, or similar work.
Observes and assists individual students experiencing difficulties.
Distributes and collects appropriate materials, sets up the classroom for instructional projects, and operates audio-visual equipment as needed.
Supervises playground activities, monitors students in cafeteria, during rest periods, coming on and off buses, or as they go to and from classes.
Communicates parent concerns to the teacher for an appropriate response.
Performs other classroom or school-wide clerical tasks such as preparing, compiling, and copying instructional materials and reports, filing classroom or student records, distributing textbooks and other instructional materials appropriately.
Accompanies class on field trips as required.
Provides clerical support by performing duties such as data entry, routine sorting and filing, and correcting student work.
Types, completes, and/or files various records and forms.
Collects incoming monies for field trips, school pictures, and other school fees; prepares receipts for monies collected.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as distributing materials, scheduling parent or teacher appointments, ordering supplies, escorting students to other areas of the school, etc.
Operates general office equipment.
Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of fully licensed teachers.
Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the chain of command as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
Presents a positive image of Ware Shoals School District 51 at all times.
Willingly performs other related duties as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
182 days; 37 ½ hours per week / WSSD51 salary schedule
EVALUATION:
Annual evaluation in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy or Superintendent’s approved plan on the Evaluation of Support Staff.
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.
Position Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Special Education > Special Education Assistant
Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Maria Tyre, Director of Special Services
Ware Shoals School District 51
Phone: 864-456-7496
Email: mtyre@gwd51.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr