Exceptional Education Shadow / Carolina Elementary School

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

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow for the 2026-2027 school year at Carolina Elementary School. The role supports students with special needs in the general education setting and assists with implementing IEP objectives.

The position is a full-time, 183-day assignment with a base salary of $21,066, contingent on education and experience. A negative TB test is required on file prior to starting work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
• If no degree, an associate degree or higher may satisfy requirements.
• High School Diploma or the equivalent may satisfy requirements.
• AND Ready to Work Credentials and related assessments (WIN, Work Keys, ParaPro) are required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Act as a mandated reporter to ensure student safety.
• Adapt activities to support and reinforce classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support student needs.
• Assist students with personal care needs and transitions as required.
• Communicate progress to supervising staff and health professionals.
• Escort students to ensure safe arrivals and departures.
• Implement interventions under teacher supervision to reinforce learning concepts.
• Monitor and report on student behavior and schedule.
• Provide instruction in individual and group activities per IEP plans.

Education

60 academic credit hours

Associate degree (or higher)

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Job description

Description

Exceptional Education Shadow

183-day position

Salary: $21,066 base salary (based on education and full time experience)

Location

Carolina Elementary School

Available

2026-2027 School Year

• 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 Silver: Level 4 or higher or
• Work Keys - Copy of passing scores on three areas of Work Keys AssessmentApplied Mathematics (4), Reading for Information (4), Writing (4) 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.

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.