Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington County Intervention School

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

Job summary

A public education institution is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow who will assist teachers in supporting students with special needs. Responsibilities include providing supervision, implementing instructional plans, and monitoring student behavior in a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 60 academic credit hours from an accredited institution, or relevant educational qualifications. This role is crucial in contributing to effective teaching and learning experiences for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 60 academic credit hours from an accredited institution.
• Must provide proof of passing Work Keys scores in applied math, reading for information, and writing.
• Must pass ParaPro assessment with a minimum score of 456.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with supervision and instruction of students with special needs.
• Adapts classroom activities under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Administers tests and homework for the purpose of supporting student needs.

Skills

Academic credit hours

WIN assessment

Work Keys Assessment

ParaPro assessment

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Sixty academic credit hours

Job description

Position: Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington County Intervention School

Job ID: 4880

• Position Type: Instructional Support - Non Certified/ Exceptional Education Shadow
• Date Posted: 3/25/2026
• Location: Darlington County Intervention School
• Date Available: 2026-2027

Description

Title: Exceptional Education Shadow
Duration: 183 day position
Salary: $20,159 base salary (based on education and experience)

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 hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• or an associate degree (or higher)
• or a high school diploma or the equivalent AND ready to work credentials
• WIN: Copy of WIN assessment – minimum of Silver Level 4 or higher
• Work Keys: Copy of passing scores on three areas of Work Keys Assessment – Applied Mathematics (4), Reading for Information (4), Writing (4)
• 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.

Reporting 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 wheelchair, 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.

Application Requirements

• Online Classified Employment Application
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (included in application and will be emailed to references)
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
• College Degree or Transcript showing 60 or more credit hours
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN, Work Keys or ParaPro
• For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval.

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

Note: The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.