Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) / Darlington Middle School

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks a Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) for Darlington Middle School on a 190-day calendar. The role offers a base salary of $21,874 and requires readiness to support students with daily care and classroom activities.

Responsibilities include assisting classroom instruction, supervising students, maintaining confidentiality and a positive learning environment. Candidates must meet education/credential requirements and pass health and safety

Qualifications

• 60 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• Associate degree or higher
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN or Parapro credentials

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively supports all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

60 credit hours

Associate degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

WIN – Level 3

ParaPro

Job description

Description

Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education)

190-day position

Salary: $21,874 base salary (based on education and teacher assistant experience)

Location: Darlington Middle School

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

A 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

or

An associate 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 Level 3 certification 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

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively supports all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• 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 or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN 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).

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline.

An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.