Paraprofessional (Pre-K) - Pocalla Springs Eleementary

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District Pocalla Springs Elementary in Sumter, SC seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional for Pre-K to support a positive learning environment and assist with reading and mathematics instruction.

Applicants must have an Associate degree or higher, 60 credit hours toward a degree, or a Praxis Para Pro score, plus at least 3 years in an elementary setting. Full-time, 185 days, pay based on credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree.
• Completion of 60 credit hours toward a degree program.
• Passing score on the Praxis Para Pro exam or an equivalent assessment.
• Minimum of three years of experience in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment under the direction of the certified teacher.
• Assist with daily instructional activities aligned with grade-level practices and district mission.
• Collaborate with teachers on curricular planning and accommodations for students.
• Provide individualized instruction to identified students and small groups in reading and math.
• Help track and report student progress to inform interventions.
• Support a safe, respectful learning environment and teamwork.

Skills

Elementary school experience

Individualized instruction

Reading/mathematics support

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 credit hours toward degree

Praxis Para Pro or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional (Pre-K) - Pocalla Springs Eleementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890091

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 the classroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment.
• Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruent with the approved practices for the grade level and/or class composition and aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district.
• Collaborates with the teacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are made regarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, and instructional practices.
• Assists the teacher in providing any unique and/or special accommodations required for students.
• Helps the teacher promote a safe, secure, healthy learning environment.
• Works with others consistently 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 duties as 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]

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