Paraprofessional (SPED) - Manchester Elementary

Sumter School District; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (SPED) for Manchester Elementary to support instructional goals and student progress. This role requires assisting the classroom teacher and ensuring a positive learning environment during the 185‑day school year.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, implementing accommodations, and small-group reading and math support. Prior elementary experience is preferred; credentials must meet district requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher, or 60 college credits toward a degree.
• Passing Praxis Para Pro exam or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of elementary school experience preferred.

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 aligned with school and district practices.
• Collaborates with the teacher to inform curricular planning and classroom environment decisions.
• Assists in providing unique or special accommodations for students.
• Promotes a safe, secure, healthy learning environment.
• Works cooperatively with others in a respectful manner.
• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups in reading and mathematics.
• Plans instructional activities meeting students' needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics.
• Advises teachers about students' progress during interventions.
• Retrieves performance data to help evaluate intervention effectiveness and progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 college credits toward a degree

Praxis Para Pro or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional (SPED) - Manchester Elementary JobID: 2961

Date Posted: 7/21/2026

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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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.