Exceptional Education TA | Elementary Classroom Support

Darlington County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks a Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) at Bay Road Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. This 190-day instructional support role provides classroom assistance and student supervision.

The base salary is $21,874, based on education and experience. A negative TB test must be on file before starting. Primary duties include assisting instruction, supervising students, and supporting student growth, with up to 50 pounds lifting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• or an associate degree (or higher)
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Ready to Work Credentials
• WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment – minimum of Level 3 certification or 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

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Provide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively supports all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

60 college credits or an associate degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ready to Work Credentials

WIN Level 3 certification or ParaPro score

Job description

Darlington County School District seeks a Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) at Bay Road Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. This 190-day instructional support role provides classroom assistance and student supervision.

The base salary is $21,874, based on education and experience. A negative TB test must be on file before starting. Primary duties include assisting instruction, supervising students, and supporting student growth, with up to 50 pounds lifting.