EC Teacher Assistant

Employment in this position is effective August 14, 2025 through June 12, 2026. An Associate Degree or completion of at least 48 semester hours of coursework is required. Classified employees must have, or be willing to obtain shortly after becoming employed, their CDL and they must maintain their CDL throughout their employment.

Candidates should contact Michael Swinson, Principal, at or . To be considered for this position, you must have a completed BCS application online and contact the Administrator listed above. The application is found at under the Employment section.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT – EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN SERVICES

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher of students with disabilities. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the supervising teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides individual assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities as directed. Employee assists supervising teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a Principal and/or supervising teacher.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists supervising teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.

Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.

Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; assists with de-escalation techniques with students as needed.

Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; may conduct short sessions on improving study skills; creates and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides individual assistance as needed.

Maintains standardized records as well as daily/weekly documentation concerning the progress of students.

Performs general housekeeping duties necessary to maintain an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.

Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.

Feeds students, when necessary; toilets students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are unable to perform for themselves as directed by the supervising teacher and school administration.

Maintains student confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in staff development workshops as directed by Exceptional Children Services.

Performs other related work as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS (Specific to Job Assignments)

Separate Level Classes:

Assists with the delivery of special services for students with disabilities served in separate level classes; assists with daily living skills; provides individual academic instruction; works to keep students on task during group instruction.

Provides personal care assistance to the student as needed.

Accompanies students to and from the bus; guides students to their classrooms.

May work with special programs in the school, accompany classes on field trips, assist with physical education class, assist with the instruction of emergency procedures, perform lunch, bus, hall duty, etc.

Gives approved medications; assists sick or hurt children; contacts parents, if necessary as directed by the supervising teacher.

Prepares letters for parents, informing them of classroom activities as directed by supervising teacher.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

I assigned as an assistant working with Emotionally Disabled students, the employee is required to become initially certified in a Crisis Intervention Program (specific program to be determined by GCS Exceptional Children’s Services) and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process (adhering to all timelines).

Teacher Assistants must participate in staff development activities as directed by Exceptional Children Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of activities performed by lead teacher.

General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.

General knowledge of student handbook rules.

General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.

General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs.

General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.

Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is

participating in an inclusive activity.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Ability to perform general clerical duties.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.

Ability to operate common office machines.

Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessi tated by work assignments.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.