SY26-27 Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide)
Allendale County School District, Columbia, SC, United States
SY26-27 Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide) JobID: 546
Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
Date Posted: 4/27/2026
Location: Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School (High-Needs School)
Date Available: 07/28/2026
Position Title: Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide)
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Days of Work: 190
SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, provides general instructional and teaching assistance to assigned teacher(s). Duties include preparing copies, mailings, performing light typing and data entry, and using computers as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring in‑school suspension or detention, completing roll call, and administering make‑up tests.
Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials.
Sets up classroom for special activities, prepares materials, and arranges charts.
Demonstrates the ability to perform remedial instruction to reinforce learning initiated by the teacher.
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 classroom for instructional projects, and operates audio‑visual equipment as needed.
Supervises playground activities and monitors students in the cafeteria, rest periods, transportation, and class transitions.
Perform other classroom or school‑wide clerical tasks such as preparing, compiling, and making copies of instructional materials; filing records; and distributing textbooks.
Arranges field trips (permission slips, transportation, etc.), speakers, and related educational activities, and accompanies class on field trips as required.
Provides clerical support with light typing, data entry, sorting, filing, and posting to ledgers.
Types, completes, and/or files various records and forms.
Collects incoming monies for field trips, school pictures, and other school fees; prepares receipts.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as distributing materials, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, scheduling tutoring, escorting students, etc.
Operates general office equipment such as a typewriter, computer, copier, laminator, and calculator.
Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such alternatives are at the Board’s discretion.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High‑school graduate with one to two years of clerical experience. Must meet the District's Basic Skills Test requirements. A good knowledge of child growth and development, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees, and/or students.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Working knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. General knowledge of modern office equipment such as typewriters, copiers, and calculators. Knowledge of clerical functions such as typing, filing, and sorting. Knowledge of classroom instruction and teaching. Skill in using general office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, computers, copiers, etc. Good written and verbal communication, organization, basic mathematical, and telephone skills. Ability to interact with co‑workers, students, and school staff in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to provide assistance to teachers in classroom situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, hear, stand and reach with hands and arms, drive, and meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee must frequently work irregular or extended hours, provide direct responsibility for the safety and well‑being of other people, and interact with the public and staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Conducts duties in an office environment with some exposure to environmental conditions due to the outside supervision of students. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel may be required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during an entire school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
EEO STATEMENT
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 may be performed by the individuals currently holding this position and may be assigned.
I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of this function, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
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Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
Date Posted: 4/27/2026
Location: Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School (High-Needs School)
Date Available: 07/28/2026
Position Title: Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide)
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Days of Work: 190
SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, provides general instructional and teaching assistance to assigned teacher(s). Duties include preparing copies, mailings, performing light typing and data entry, and using computers as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring in‑school suspension or detention, completing roll call, and administering make‑up tests.
Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials.
Sets up classroom for special activities, prepares materials, and arranges charts.
Demonstrates the ability to perform remedial instruction to reinforce learning initiated by the teacher.
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 classroom for instructional projects, and operates audio‑visual equipment as needed.
Supervises playground activities and monitors students in the cafeteria, rest periods, transportation, and class transitions.
Perform other classroom or school‑wide clerical tasks such as preparing, compiling, and making copies of instructional materials; filing records; and distributing textbooks.
Arranges field trips (permission slips, transportation, etc.), speakers, and related educational activities, and accompanies class on field trips as required.
Provides clerical support with light typing, data entry, sorting, filing, and posting to ledgers.
Types, completes, and/or files various records and forms.
Collects incoming monies for field trips, school pictures, and other school fees; prepares receipts.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as distributing materials, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, scheduling tutoring, escorting students, etc.
Operates general office equipment such as a typewriter, computer, copier, laminator, and calculator.
Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such alternatives are at the Board’s discretion.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High‑school graduate with one to two years of clerical experience. Must meet the District's Basic Skills Test requirements. A good knowledge of child growth and development, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees, and/or students.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Working knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. General knowledge of modern office equipment such as typewriters, copiers, and calculators. Knowledge of clerical functions such as typing, filing, and sorting. Knowledge of classroom instruction and teaching. Skill in using general office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, computers, copiers, etc. Good written and verbal communication, organization, basic mathematical, and telephone skills. Ability to interact with co‑workers, students, and school staff in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to provide assistance to teachers in classroom situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, hear, stand and reach with hands and arms, drive, and meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee must frequently work irregular or extended hours, provide direct responsibility for the safety and well‑being of other people, and interact with the public and staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Conducts duties in an office environment with some exposure to environmental conditions due to the outside supervision of students. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel may be required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during an entire school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
EEO STATEMENT
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 may be performed by the individuals currently holding this position and may be assigned.
I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of this function, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
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