REPOST ES Eligibility Specialist (CNTY) / 61012599
State of South Carolina
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Special Edcuation Assistant
State of South Carolina
Clemson University
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$33,800 - $33,800
per year
Type
Closes
March 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves supporting teachers in a special education classroom by helping students with learning activities, adapting materials to their needs, and promoting their social and emotional growth.
It also includes assisting with daily tasks like documenting progress and collaborating with therapists to ensure students can participate fully.
A good fit would be someone patient and empathetic with experience working with children, especially those with special needs, who enjoys hands-on educational support.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum education)
- Bachelor's degree (preferred qualification)
- Ability to assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitoring student progress
- Experience or skills in supporting students with emotional, behavioral, or social challenges
- Strong collaboration skills to work with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
- Proficiency in adapting classroom activities and materials for diverse student needs
- Reliability in performing administrative tasks like documentation and preparation of teaching materials
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:Special Education Assistant will help implement special education or related services for a class and/or provide direct assistance to specific students. Other duties as assigned by school principal.
40% - Essential - Teaching and Learning:Under the direction/guidance of lead teacher, will assist in the educational and social development of students, adapt classroom activities/assignments/materials, and assist in the implementation of students Individual Education Plans and monitor their progress.
Implements instructional programs and lesson plans to present and/or reinforcing learning concepts under teacher direction/guidance.30% - Essential - Support:Provide support for individual students, enabling them to fully participate in activities.
Promote good study habits and student independence to improve student outcomes. Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns, assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
Demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner by modeling conversation, manners, clean up, listening and everyday interactions.
15% - Essential - Administrative Duties:Assists in the preparation of student work. Assists teachers with preparing items to support teaching. Documents student's daily activities (e.g.
behavior, completed assignments, on/off tasks times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
Documents students' daily activities.15% - Essential - Collaboration:Works with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists and physical therapists.
Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
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