Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington Middle School

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 18,143 - 22,174; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow at Darlington Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. This 183-day position supports students with special needs in the general education setting, assisting with instruction, behavior monitoring, and IEP goals under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

Salary starts at $20,159 base, with required credentials including WIN/Work Keys/ParaPro or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• An associate degree (or higher) or High School Diploma (or the equivalent)
• READY to Work credentials required or WIN/work keys/ParaPro evidence

Responsibilities

• Aims to assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in general education settings
• Assist in implementing instructional plans and monitoring student behavior
• Provide information to appropriate school personnel and support IEP goals
• Support safety and daily routines; supervise students during various activities and emergencies

Skills

Ready to Work Credentials

Education

Sixty academic credit hours

Associate degree or higher

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WIN Assessment

Work Keys

ParaPro

Job description

Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington Middle School

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

Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington Middle School

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5852117
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 MiddleSchool

Available: 2026-2027School 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
High School Diplomaor the equivalent
AND
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.

Note: 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.

Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

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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