Special Education Assistant Job Pool (2026-2027 School Year)

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports students with special needs by assisting with instruction, behavior, and daily activities, while fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 185 days/7.5 hours per day (Full-Time) The normal place of work is on the premises used by Rock Hill Schools. Rock Hill Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Requirements

Knowledge of various disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities, physical impairments, sensory impairments).
Awareness of how disabilities affect learning, behavior, communication, and social interactions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.
Ability to speak effectively with elementary age students and/or employees in a school environment.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Application of percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
Strong communication skills with students, staff, and administration.
Understanding a child’s behavior and dynamics.
Skilled in problem solving and patience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
All Instructional Paraprofessionals are required to meet one of the following three requirements prior to beginning employment.
Transcripts and/or documentation must be uploaded to the application.
Minimum employment requirements; high school diploma.
At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
An associate’s degree (or higher); or
An approved state or local academic assessment.
A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required may be considered
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Applicants must submit official transcripts, three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding, the district will conduct a criminal history background check.
The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth, gender, and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in the implementation of the instructional program.
Assist the teacher in preparation of materials and activities for the instructional program.
Assist teachers in various non-instructional tasks, such as record keeping.
Assists teacher in supervision of students.
Assist in assembling/hanging material on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier and audiovisual, etc.
Escorts students to and from various rooms.
In some instances, the assistant would monitor bus students while being transported.
Working with special needs students you must be willing to do any of the following: Feeding children: preparing food, blending, monitoring special diet restrictions, tube feeding (cleaning and caring for tubing and equipment).
Diapering: lifting, cleaning, applying ointment as needed, and disposing of soiled diapers by bagging appropriately.
Clean changing surface.
Watching: observe for seizure activity, breathing problems, safety, collect data
Positioning: changing positions to a minimum of 3x daily, (double lifts only to prevent staff injury) proper use of equipment such as side lyers, standers and swings.
Inclusion: take to activities such as art and assist with activity and manage behavior.
Mobility: assist with mobility.
Loading and unloading buses: putting wheelchairs on the lifts and removing them safely.
Help with evacuating multiple wheelchairs as needed (i.e. Fire drills).
Laundry: keeping bibs, washing clothes, etc. washed and dried daily.
Sanitize class equipment and toys.
Dishes: washed and sterilize individual adapted cups, etc.
Monitor students during and in the absence of the classroom teacher to ensure the physical and environmental safety and to ensure their conduct and discipline are in control.
Provide instruction to the students as advised by the teacher.
Assist teacher in checking and evaluating students’ work; teach students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
Monitor duties such as hallways, lunchroom, restrooms and bus duty; ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods; escort students to designated activity areas such as music room, computer room, art class, assemblies, etc.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.