Exceptional Education Shadow / J.L. Cain Elementary School

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

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow at J.L. Cain Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs, and supporting IEP goals in a general education setting.

Position is 183 days, with a base salary of $21,066 based on education and experience. TB clearance and non-exempt status are required; duties include data collection and safety-focused

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or high school diploma with Ready to Work Credentials.
• WIN Assessment Silver: Level 4 or higher.
• Work Keys: math, reading and writing minimum scores.
• ParaPro: passing score 456.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs.
• Support implementation of instructional plans and monitor student behavior.
• Provide information to appropriate school personnel and participate in data-based decisions.
• Supervise and escort students during activities and drills to ensure safety.

Skills

Student supervision

Education

Associate's degree or higher

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Tools

WIN Assessment Silver Level 4+

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

ParaPro passing score 456

Ready to Work Credentials

Job description

Exceptional Education Shadow / J.L. Cain Elementary School

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Job Details

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

Location: J.L. Cain Elementary School

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

Exceptional Education Shadow – 183‑day position – Salary: $21,066 base salary (based on education and experience)

Location: J.L. Cain Elementary School

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• An associates degree (or higher)
• OR
• 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

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 fifty 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.

Contact Information

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