Autism Paraprofessional - Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned) / Southside Early Childood Center

Darlington County School District; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District's Southside Early Childhood Center in Hartsville, SC seeks an Autism Paraprofessional - Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned) for the 2026-2027 school year. This 190-day position offers a base salary of $21,874, non-exempt status, and requires travel among multiple sites within the district.

The role provides targeted behavioral and functional skill support to students, utilizing ABA-aligned strategies while collaborating with teachers and specialists to implement

Qualifications

• Commitment to student dignity, inclusion, and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to implement ABA-aligned strategies under supervision.
• Strong data collection and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel between multiple school sites.

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

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits

WIN/Parapro certification

Job description

Autism Paraprofessional - Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned) / Southside Early Childood Center

Darlington County School District Southside Early Childhood Center - Hartsville, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Darlington County School District Southside Early Childhood Center - Hartsville, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5910784

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Autism Paraprofessional - Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned)

190-day position

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

Location: Southside Early Childhood Center

Available: 2026-2027School Year

*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.

Responsible To: Principal

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

Work Environment

• 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

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.

1. Classified Employment Application

2. Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)

3. Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above

a.) College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours

OR

b.) High School Diploma or equivalent AND WINor 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]