Exceptional Education Shadow / J.L. Cain Elementary School

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow at J.L. Cain Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. This 183-day position provides a base salary of $21,066, with compensation based on education and experience.

The role supports teachers, assists in implementing plans, monitors student behavior, and communicates with school staff. Requires an associates degree or higher, or a high school diploma with Ready to Work credentials, WIN or Work Keys or ParaPro.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required, or high school diploma with Ready to Work credentials.
• WIN, Work Keys or ParaPro credentials required or acceptable alternatives as determined by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs.
• Implement plans for instruction, monitor behavior, and communicate progress to staff.
• Administer tests and support student needs in the classroom.
• Assist students with personal care and transitions as needed.
• Supervise students during activities and drills to maintain safety.

Education

Associates degree (or higher)

High School Diploma or equivalent with Ready to Work Credentials

Tools

WIN Assessment (Silver: Level 4+)

Work Keys (Applied Mathematics 4, Reading for Information 4, Writing 4)

ParaPro (minimum 456)

Job description

Exceptional Education Shadow

183-day position

Salary: $21,066 base salary (based on education and experience)

Location: J.L. Cain Elementary School

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

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

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

An associates degree (or higher)

OR

Item (1) High School Diploma or the equivalent

AND

Item (2) Ready to Work Credentials

• WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment minimum of Silver: Level 4 or higher or
• Work Keys - Copy of passing scores on three areas of Work Keys Assessment Applied Mathematics (4), Reading for Information (4), Writing (4) or
• ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro,

the state approved academic assessment

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 up to fifty pounds, transitioning from desk to wheel chair 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 student (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.

Requirements

• Online Classified Employment Application 2. Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
• College Degree - Associates or higher OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN, Work Keys or Parapro

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED