Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education Pre-K) / JL Cain Elementary School

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks a Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education Pre-K) for the 190-day school year, located at J.L.Cain Elementary School. Salary begins at $21,874 base and varies with education and experience. A negative TB test is required before starting.

Position reports to the Principal and requires readiness to work with young exceptional education students. Minimum qualifications include 60 college credits or an associate degree, or a high school diploma with WIN or

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credits from an accredited college/university.
• OR an associate degree or higher.
• High school diploma with Ready to Work credentials (WIN or ParaPro).

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide students with daily care (toileting, diapering, feeding) as needed
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain 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

Skills

Caring attitude

Patience

Effective communication

Classroom supervision

Education

Associate degree

60 college credits

WIN/ParaPro credential

Job description

Description

Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education Pre-K)

190-day position

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

Location

J.L.Cain Elementary 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

• 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

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.