Classroom Assistant Elementary

Classroom Assistant Elementary (2026-2027)

Job ID: 5626643

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 22, 2026

Job Details

Job Title: Classroom Assistant of General Education

Salary Class: CA 10

Location: North Vista Elementary, Florence, South Carolina

Reports To: Principal

Position Type: Full‑Time / Non‑Exempt

General Statement of Job

Under regular supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students to provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists students with exercises and the preparation of materials for class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assists teachers by administering and grading tests, recording grades, substituting as needed, escorting children to other areas of the school, monitoring student behavior, etc.
• At the kindergarten/elementary level, listens to individuals and small groups in reading exercises; participates in free play time; assists with basic health needs and may accompany individuals to lavatories.
• At the high‑school level, may instruct students in the use of computer programs related to their respective subjects.
• At the vocational level, provides specific instructional support to CTE teachers and is responsible for assisting groups of students in various curriculum clusters. Performs the full range of instructional assistant duties and responsibilities combined with applying vocationally specific experience and training to support student learning.
• May assist in teaching, correcting and transcribing Braille. Serves as a liaison between school and parents; translates to parents and students.
• May operate computers and provide basic computer instructional assistance to students.
• May manage a computer lab, performing without direct supervision various duties including enrolling students, maintaining records, operating and ensuring the proper maintenance of computers, troubleshooting computer problems, supervising students and maintaining a clean and orderly facility.
• Creates bulletin board displays in the classroom or department.
• Assists in maintaining student records and files, including performing computer data entry.
• Prepares transparencies, charts, graphs and duplicated materials for classroom use; operates and cares for audio‑visual equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
• Supervises students when unloading and loading buses, in the halls, on field trips, during lunch and on school grounds.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, teachers, students, parents, co‑workers, school administrators, other school/district personnel, etc.

Additional Job Functions

• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
• Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, audio‑visual equipment, copier, etc. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for periods of time, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, etc. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to thirty pounds.

Training and Experience: Requires a minimum of 60 college hours from an accredited college or university, supplemented by a minimum of two years of consistent training and experience working with children in an education‑oriented institution, providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities. May require specialized training in conflict resolution and behavior modification.

Salary and Terms

Salary and work year to be established by the district.

PCS CODES:

• 920000: Classroom Assistant 5K
• 940002: Classroom Assistant Grades 1&2
• 940003: Classroom Assistant Computer Lab
• 940011: Classroom Assistant Grades 1-5
• 910001: Classroom Assistant Early Intervention
• 940021: Classroom Assistant Grade 3
• 940005: Classroom Assistant Grades 3 & 4
• 940012: Classroom Assistant Grades 6-8
• 940013: Classroom Assistant Adult Education
• 930001: Classroom Assistant Project Search
• 940022: Classroom Assistant Culinary Arts
• 940010: Classroom Assistant Vocational

Florence 1 Schools does not discriminate in the selection, employment, or promotion of employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or S.C. law.

Contact Information

• Ashley Watson
• 319 S Irby
• St Florence, South Carolina 29506
• Email: awatson@fsd1.org