Paraprofessional (SPED) - Manchester Elementary

Sumter School District; Pinewood (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District Manchester Elementary in Pinewood, SC is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support SPED students and work under a certified teacher. The role promotes a positive learning environment and provides small-group instruction in reading and math.

Applicants must have an Associate's or higher, 60 credit hours toward a degree, or a Praxis Para Pro score. A minimum of three years' elementary school experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's or higher degree; 60 credit hours toward a degree.
• Pass Praxis Para Pro exam or equivalent assessment.
• Three years of elementary school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist the teacher with daily learning experiences aligned with approved practices.
• Collaborate with the teacher on curricular planning and classroom needs.
• Assist in providing accommodations for identified students.
• Promote a safe, secure, and healthy learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or administrator.

Skills

Small group instruction

Reading support

Mathematics support

Education

Associate degree

60 credit hours

Praxis Para Pro

Job description

Paraprofessional (SPED) - Manchester Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890082

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:

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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