Special Education Paraprofessional

Required Education

• Minimum of 60 College Credits OR
• Associate’s degree or higher OR
• Passing Score on Parapro Assessment (ETS.org)

Residency Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina

Are you passionate about serving students and families in a well established virtual environment? South Carolina Learns, established in 2013, provides fully accredited, top-notch education for grades K-12 through Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC) and Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (HVASC). We provide an individualized virtual education so students are prepared to enter the workforce or continue with postsecondary education regardless of circumstance.

Under the direction of a certified classroom teacher and/or school administrator, SC Learns paraprofessionals supplement student education and assist classroom teachers with instructional, behavior management, and/or administrative duties. They support the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of a specific student or group of students with special needs throughout the school day.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher for individual students and/or small groups of students

• Assist classroom teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class, following teachers' established routines and procedures

• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans

• Participate in school outings as assigned 

• Observe student behavior and progress, keep notes, and report to classroom teacher and/or other school designee(s)

• Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.

• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs; help with translation and hygienic needs when necessary

• Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials

• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration

• Understand and adhere to all school-level and school district policies and procedure

Non-instructional positions are compensated based on a combination of education and relevant experience. We offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life. Learn more: Working at CASC/HVASC

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school. 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

South Carolina Learns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.