Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington County Intervention School

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 13,589 - 16,609; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow to support teachers in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs. The ideal candidate will assist with classroom activities and individual student needs, ensuring a safe learning environment for all.

This position requires at least sixty academic credit hours and an associate degree or higher. The successful candidate will also need to complete a negative TB test before starting and is expected to work throughout the 2026‐2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty academic credit hours from an accredited institution.
• An associate degree or higher is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with supervision and instruction for special needs students.
• Administer tests and manage classroom needs.
• Ensure student safety during transitions and emergencies.

Skills

Academic credit hours

Work Keys Assessment

WIN Assessment

Personal care skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional Education Shadow

183‑day position.

Salary: $20,159 base salary (based on education and experience).

Location: Black Creek Elementary.

Available: 2026‑2027 School Year.

*Negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
• An associate degree (or higher).
• High School Diploma or equivalent and ready to work credentials:
  • WIN Assessment: minimum Silver, Level 4 or higher.
  • Work Keys: passing scores on three areas of Work Keys Assessment (Applied Mathematics 4, Reading 4, Writing 4) or ParaPro: passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsible To

Principal.

Job Goal

To assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Performance Responsibilities

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
• Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheelchair etc.) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
• Attends meetings and in‑service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student's access to his/her least restrictive environment.
• Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Collects data on the student's IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data based decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.