Paraprofessional - Pre-K (DDK) - Crosswell Drive Elementary

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for Crosswell Drive Elementary in Sumter, SC. The role supports classroom teachers with daily instructional activities and individualized instruction for students in reading and mathematics.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree (or 60 college credits) or Praxis Para Pro score, with several years of elementary experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required or 60 credit hours toward a degree program, or a Praxis Para Pro score.
• Minimum of three years of elementary school experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee a positive learning environment under the classroom teacher's direction.
• Assist the teacher with daily learning experiences aligned with grade-level practices and district mission.
• Collaborate with the teacher to inform curricular planning and instructional decisions.
• Assist with providing unique accommodations for identified students.
• Promote a safe, secure, and healthy learning environment.
• Provide individualized instruction to students and small groups in reading and mathematics.
• Monitor student progress and communicate成果 to the teacher.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Paraprofessional - Pre-K (DDK) - Crosswell Drive Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890092
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 2:12 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: Instructional Paraprofessional

Qualifications: Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree; the completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education; or a passing score on the Praxis Para Pro exam or an equivalent assessment. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

Reports To: Principal

Length of Service: 185 days

Rate of Pay: Based upon credentials and experience in accordance with the district-approved pay schedule.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of theclassroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment.
• Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruentwith the approved practices for the grade level and/or class compositionand aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district.
• Collaborates with theteacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are maderegarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, andinstructional practices.
• Assists the teacher inproviding any unique and/or special accommodations required for students.
• Helps the teacher promotea safe, secure, healthy learning environment.
• Works with othersconsistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics.
• Plans instructional activities that meet students' individual needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics.
• Advises teachers about students' progress throughout the course of intervention.
• Helps to retrieve the performance data of students being served so teachers could analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress.
• Helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher.
• Performs all other dutiesas assigned.
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Sumter School Board policy.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Tiffany Walters
• 1345 Wilson Hall Road
• Sumter, South Carolina 29150
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]