Exceptional Education Shadow / Bay Road Elementary School

Darlington County School District; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks an Exceptional Education Shadow at Bay Road Elementary School in Hartsville, SC for the 2026-2027 school year.

This 183-day position assists the special education teacher, supports instruction, and helps monitor student behavior as part of IEP goals.

Applicants must have 60 college credits or an associate degree or a high school diploma with WIN/ParaPro; a TB test is required prior to starting.

Qualifications

• 60+ academic credit hours from an accredited institution
• Associate degree or higher OR High School Diploma with Ready to Work credentials
• WIN Assessment Level 3 certification or ParaPro passing score (456) required

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs
• Implement plans for instruction and monitor student behavior
• Provide information to school personnel and assist with IEP goals
• Support safety and classroom management during daily activities

Education

60+ college credits

Associate degree

High School Diploma + WIN/ParaPro

Job description

Exceptional Education Shadow / Bay Road Elementary School

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5947979
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 2:08 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Exceptional Education Shadow
183-day position
Salary: $21,066base salary (based on education andexperience)
Location: Bay Road Elementary School
Available: 2026-2027School 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

Job Goal: To assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Performance Responsibilities

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
• Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting up to 50 pounds, transitioning from desk to wheel chair etc.) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts student (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student's access to his/her least restrictive environment.
• Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Collects data on the student's IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data based decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 :

1. Online 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 60 or more credit hours
b.) 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.

Position Type: Full-time