Exceptional Education Shadow / Brockington Elementary Magnet School

Darlington County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 18,143 - 22,174; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is hiring an Exceptional Education Shadow to assist teachers in supervising and instructing students with special needs at Brockington Elementary Magnet School. The role involves adapting activities to meet individual education plans (IEPs), monitoring student behavior, and providing necessary personal care. Qualifications include at least sixty academic credit hours, an associate degree, or a high school diploma with relevant credentials. This position offers a base salary of $20,159 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Acts as a mandated reporter for student safety.
• Adapts classroom activities to support IEP goals.
• Assists with personal hygiene and care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in instruction of students with special needs.
• Monitor student behavior and implement plans.
• Provide instructional support in various settings.

Education

Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours

Associate degree or higher

High school diploma or equivalent with Ready to Work credentials

WIN Assessment Silver Level 4 or higher

Job description

Job Information

Position Type: Instructional Support - Non Certified/ Exceptional Education Shadow

Date Posted: 5/7/2026

Location: Brockington Elementary Magnet School

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: $20,159 base salary (based on education and experience)

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

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

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Or an associate degree (or higher).
• Or a high school diploma (or equivalent) AND Ready to Work credentials.
• Single or alternative academic credentials: WIN Assessment Silver Level 4 or higher; or passing scores on three areas of Work Keys Assessment—Applied Mathematics (4), Reading for Information (4), Writing (4); or pass ParaPro assessment (minimum 456).

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 to support and reinforce classroom objectives and meet IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make‑up work, etc., to support student needs in the classroom.
• Assists students with personal hygiene and care needs such as diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheelchair, etc.
• Attends meetings and in‑service presentations to acquire and/or convey information related to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and a variety of healthcare professionals and support personnel to report progress or implement IEP objectives.
• Escorts students to and from various destinations (e.g., bathroom, classroom, community) to ensure safe arrival.
• Implements research‑based interventions under the supervision of the assigned teacher to reinforce learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts using appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches to diffuse confrontations and minimize disruptions.
• Monitors students’ daily schedule and behavior plan to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides instruction to students in individual and group activities to reinforce instructional objectives, implement IEP plans, and ensure access to the least restrictive environment.
• Supervises individual and/or groups of students in various settings (e.g., community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Supervises and escorts students during emergency drills or actual emergencies to provide a safe learning environment.
• Collects data on students’ IEP goals to maintain accurate records and engage in data‑based decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.