Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington High School

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 17,160 - 23,185; Full time

Job summary

Darlington High School in Darlington, South Carolina, is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow for the 2026-2027 school year. The 183-day position supports students with special needs under the supervision of a teacher, in the general education setting.

Qualifications include 60+ college credits or an associate degree or higher, or a high school diploma with Ready to Work credentials, plus WIN/Work Keys/ParaPro options. The role requires a negative TB test on file before starting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• or an associate degree (or higher)
• or high school diploma or the equivalent AND Ready to Work Credentials
• WIN assessment minimum Silver: Level 4 or higher OR Work Keys passing scores (Applied Mathematics 4, Reading for Information 4, Writing 4) OR ParaPro passing score (minimum 456)

Responsibilities

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the safety of the students.
• Adapts classroom activities under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and meet IEP goals.
• Assists students with personal care and daily activities as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and engages in data-based decision making.
• Supervises students in various settings to provide a safe learning environment.
• Provides instruction under teacher supervision to support instructional objectives and access to the least restrictive environment.

Job description

Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington High School

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

Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington High School

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

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5852124
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: Darlington HighSchool

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
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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