Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington County Intervention School

Young World Physical Education; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 17,153 - 23,183; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow at Black Creek Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. This 183-day, non-exempt position supports students with special needs under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

Starting salary is $20,159 base, based on education and experience. Availability: 2026-2027 school year; negative TB test required before starting. This role emphasizes teamwork, compliance with IEP goals, and data-driven instruction.

Qualifications

• 60 academic credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• An associate degree or higher is acceptable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with WIN/Work Keys/ParaPro credentials.
• WIN Assessment Silver Level 4 or higher is preferred.
• Work Keys scores: Applied Mathematics 4, Reading for Information 4, Writing 4.
• ParaPro passing score (minimum 456) per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs.
• Support implementation of IEP goals and instructional plans.
• Monitor student behavior and provide data for decision making.
• Assist with transitions, daily activities and safety during school day.
• Attend meetings and communicate progress with instructional staff.
• Escort students during drills and field trips as required.
• Perform other duties to support classroom operations.

Education

60 academic credit hours

Associate degree

High School Diploma

WIN Assessment Silver: Level 4+

Work Keys: Applied Mathematics 4, Reading 4, Writing 4

ParaPro

Job description

Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington County Intervention School

Darlington County School District Darlington County Intervention School - Darlington, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington County Intervention School

Darlington County School District Darlington County Intervention School - Darlington, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5852114
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Exceptional Education Shadow
183-day position
Salary: $20,159 base salary (based on education andexperience)

Location: Black Creek Elementary

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 hoursfrom an accredited
institution of higher education
or
An associate degree(or higher)
OR
Item(1) High School Diplomaor 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
KeysAssessmentAppliedMathematics (4),
Reading forInformation (4), Writing (4)
or
ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro,
the state approvedacademic 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, 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 toreferences)
3. Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
a.) College Degree or Transcript showing 60 or more credit hours
OR
b.)High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN, Work Keys or Parapro

For DCSD Employees :In additionto 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 Requirements

Contact Information

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

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