Instructional Assistant (Hourly)

- Position Type:
CLASSIFIED/INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT - Date Posted:
10/14/2026 - Location:
SATCHEL FORD ELEMENTARY - 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 teacher by administering and grading tests, recording grades, substituting as needed, escorting children to other areas of the school, and monitoring student behavior.
- At the kindergarten / elementary school 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.
- 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.
- Participates in staff development programs as required.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, teachers, students, parents, co-workers, school administrators, and other school/District personnel.
- Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
- Performs related duties as required.
| Instructional Assistant (Hourly) | JobID: 13396 |
Richland County School District One, South Carolina
Classification Description
Classification Title: Instructional Assistant (Hourly) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salary Range: $14.65 - $25.42 (Based on Degree/Experience)
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
Essential Functions:
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