Elementary Teaching Assistant - Impactful Classroom Support

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant 5K at Pate Elementary School in Darlington, South Carolina for the 2026-2027 school year. This 190-day position provides classroom teaching assistance and student care, aligning with district expectations and policies.

The selected candidate must have 60 college hours (or an associate degree), Ready to Work credentials, WIN Level 3 and ParaPro scores or equivalent qualifications, plus the ability to lift 50 pounds and maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
• An associate degree (or higher).
• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Ready to Work Credentials.
• WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment minimum of Level 3 certification
• 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

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

Skills

Provide classroom teaching assistance

Student supervision

Positive classroom environment

Daily student care

Dress code adherence

Confidentiality

Student growth support

Lift 50 pounds

Duties as assigned

Education

60 college credit hours

Associate degree or higher

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ready to Work credentials

WIN Level 3 certification

ParaPro passing score 456

Alternative qualifications acceptable

Job description

Darlington County School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant 5K at Pate Elementary School in Darlington, South Carolina for the 2026-2027 school year. This 190-day position provides classroom teaching assistance and student care, aligning with district expectations and policies.

The selected candidate must have 60 college hours (or an associate degree), Ready to Work credentials, WIN Level 3 and ParaPro scores or equivalent qualifications, plus the ability to lift 50 pounds and maintain