K4 Teacher Assistant, 2026-2027

Location: River Ridge Elementary School

Applicants may be certified or non-certified. If non-certified, applicants must have 60 college credits or have successfully passed the ParaPro test.

Building Administrator and Special Education Teachers

Under direct supervision, provides general teaching assistance to students. Conducts such duties to support instruction as delivery of small group instruction, taking classroom notes, assisting students to and from class settings, redirection of students to tasks, implementing behavior management plans, monitoring students at all times, maintaining confidentiality of students. May use computers in performing assigned tasks. Reports to assigned Special Education Teacher(s) and/or principal. Duties may be specialized to area of instruction, type of students, etc.

• Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring classroom behavior; administering make-up tests, etc.
• Assists student with academic instruction and classroom activities
• Prepares and disseminates materials for students' use during classroom activities.
• Sets up classroom for special activities as assigned, including the preparation of classroom materials for students.
• Adjusts special equipment for students use as needed
• Accompanies class on field trips as required.
• Ensures the safety of the students in the classroom.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands may require lifting/moving of a student. Travel may be required. Operation of standard office/classroom equipment may be required.

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Salary: Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule (190 Days)

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Spartanburg School District 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the employment provisions (Title I) of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and all other applicable civil rights laws.