Douglas County School District·Oconee County, South Carolina
Provide instructional, medical, and health assistance to special education students, including support with daily living functions and life skills. Collaborate with special education teams to implement IEP goals and provide clerical support to teachers.
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Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers.
Assists in the instruction, medical, and health needs of special education students.
Provides some clerical support to teachers.
May provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as toileting, feeding, and life skills instruction.
Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Maintain some student records.
Collaborate and consult with special education team and other specialists on various activities, planning, and resource allocations for special education students.
Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.
Provide clerical support for special education teachers which may include preparation of special reports.
May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities such as speech, massage, and physical therapy.
May administer medication to students and perform a variety of medical procedures.
May supervise students in non-classroom settings, assist and escort students, including transferring to and from buses.
May assist students with a variety of daily functions, such as feeding, toileting, etc. as well as life skills instruction.
May create and assemble instructional materials such as bulletin boards.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
Support Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals with special education students and assist with daily classroom or lab activities, including both one on one and small group instruction.
First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association
Education: High School or Equivalent (Required)
Scheduled hours per week: 0
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$19.84 USD Hourly
$19.84 USD Hourly
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
This position is eligible for paid sick time.
September 3, 2026
Market context
In South Carolina, substitute Educational Assistant IV roles are often filled by candidates who can step in quickly and meet school-day support needs. This role is competitive because it requires a high school diploma or equivalent, current American Heart Association First Aid & CPR certification, and the ability to handle physical tasks, including lifting up to 70 pounds. Review the posted physical requirements carefully and confirm your certification status before applying; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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