What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten Assistant position at Beaufort County School District?
- Assists teacher in maintaining student discipline and conduct.
- Assists with set-up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
- Works with small groups or individuals during classroom activities under the teacher’s supervision.
- Operates office equipment such as computers, typewriters, copier, calculators and laminator.
- Collects and displays suitable material for displays and bulletin boards.
- Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, and maintaining of student records.
- Collects incoming money for field trips, school pictures, and other school related fees; prepares receipts for money collected.
- Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
- Participates, when requested, in parent conferences, meetings, professional development and staff meetings.
- Assists teacher in maintaining neat work/study areas, collecting and storing equipment after use by the group and general housekeeping chores.
- Assists with supervision of students, as requested.
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; OR
- 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR
- Satisfactory score on Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment.
- Knowledge and understanding of children.
- Ability to work with others.
- Willingness to follow directions.
- Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.
- Ability to accept individual differences among children.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented.
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Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
- Speak and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
- Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
- Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- Have regular and punctual attendance.
- Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
JobID: 16380
Position Type:
Para-Professionals
Para-Professionals
Date Posted:
3/28/2025
3/28/2025
Location:
PORT ROYAL ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)
POSITION PURPOSE: Under direct supervision of the assigned teacher, provides assistance in maintaining a well-organized, appropriate classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning.PORT ROYAL ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.QUALIFICATIONS: Instructional Assistants must meet No Child Left Behind and District compliance for Paraprofessional Highly Qualified status:
Other Skills and Abilities:
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
DAYS PER YEAR: 182
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Classified Salary Schedule Level 104
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Classified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________
THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
