Autism Paraprofessional - Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned) / North Hartsville Elementary School

Darlington County School District; Hillcrest (SC); On-site; USD 19,686 - 24,061; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks an Autism Paraprofessional – Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned) to provide targeted behavioral and functional skill support for students with identified needs. This 190-day position involves working across North Hartsville Elementary School and other sites within the district.

The role uses ABA-aligned strategies, supports both general and special education settings, and collaborates with teachers and related services to promote student independence and

Qualifications

• Negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies aligned with ABA principles under the supervision of the district Autism Coordinating Teacher.
• Provide supervision of students at all times.
• Adhere to district dress code policies.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Provide direct support to students in classroom settings to increase engagement, task completion, and appropriate social interactions.
• Collect and record data on student behavior, progress toward goals, and intervention effectiveness.
• Use evidence-based strategies such as prompting, reinforcement, modeling, and task analysis.
• Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trained, approved techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency of interventions.
• Assist with development and preparation of instructional and behavior support materials.
• Promote independence by fading supports appropriately over time.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district, state, and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ABA principles

Data collection

Small group instruction

Behavior support

Job description

Autism Paraprofessional – Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned)

Position Type: Instructional Support – Non Certified / Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Date Available: 2026‑2027 School Year

Location

North Hartsville Elementary School

Base Salary

Base Salary: $21,874 based on education and teacher assistant experience

Position Length

190‑day position.

Requirements

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

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Position Summary

The Behavior Support Paraprofessional provides targeted behavioral and functional skill support to students with identified needs, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-aligned strategies. This position supports students within general and special education classroom settings and facilitates small group instruction focused on functional, social, and behavioral goals. The paraprofessional collaborates with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to implement individualized plans and promote student independence and success across school environments. This role requires travel between multiple school sites within a designated geographical area.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies aligned with ABA principles under the supervision of the district Autism Coordinating Teacher.
• Provide supervision of students at all times.
• Adhere to district dress code policies.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Provide direct support to students in classroom settings to increase engagement, task completion, and appropriate social interactions.
• Collect and record data on student behavior, progress toward goals, and intervention effectiveness.
• Use evidence-based strategies such as prompting, reinforcement, modeling, and task analysis.
• Support de‑escalation and crisis intervention using trained, approved techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency of interventions.
• Assist with development and preparation of instructional and behavior support materials.
• Promote independence by fading supports appropriately over time.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district, state, and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

Provide services across multiple school sites within the assigned geographic area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to implement small group instruction and individualized supports under supervision of the Autism Coordinating Teacher.
• Strong organizational and data collection skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to different school environments and student needs.
• Commitment to student dignity, inclusion, and positive behavior supports.
• Experience in school-based settings including general education classrooms, special education classrooms, and small group instructional spaces.
• May involve supporting students with challenging behaviors, including physical movement and active supervision.