Special Education Aide (7.5 Hours/181 Days)

Aiken County Public Schools • Graniteville, SC

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About The Position

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 ! 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. Why You’ll Love This Role: 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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 ParaPro exam

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children (preferred but not required)
• Experience working with children

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree