Kindergarten Assistant, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Richland School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland School District 2 in Columbia, SC, is seeking an instructional support role for the 2026-2027 school year. This 185-day position follows the Grade 104 pay schedule and offers a pathway to contribute to student success within a district-level team.

Applicants must meet one of the following: 60 semester hours, an associate’s degree or higher, or a qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways. ParaPro scores are accepted through August 31, 2026; ParaPathways scores are accepted starting

Qualifications

• Requires 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education.
• Or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Or a qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways exam.

Education

60 semester hours

Associate's degree

ParaPro or ParaPathways score

Job description

This is a 185 day position.

Pay Schedule: Grade 104

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

This Position Requires One Of The Following

• 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• a qualifying score on one of the state-approved assessment exams (ParaPro or ParaPathways)

Important Note

• ParaPro exam scores will be accepted through August 31, 2026.
• ParaPathways exam scores will be accepted effective September 1, 2026.