School-Based ABA Behavior Support Paraprofessional

Darlington County School District; Hillcrest (SC); On-site; USD 19,686 - 24,061; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks an Autism Paraprofessional – Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned) to provide targeted behavioral and functional skill support for students with identified needs. This 190-day position involves working across North Hartsville Elementary School and other sites within the district.

The role uses ABA-aligned strategies, supports both general and special education settings, and collaborates with teachers and related services to promote student independence and

Qualifications

• Negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies aligned with ABA principles under the supervision of the district Autism Coordinating Teacher.
• Provide supervision of students at all times.
• Adhere to district dress code policies.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Provide direct support to students in classroom settings to increase engagement, task completion, and appropriate social interactions.
• Collect and record data on student behavior, progress toward goals, and intervention effectiveness.
• Use evidence-based strategies such as prompting, reinforcement, modeling, and task analysis.
• Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trained, approved techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency of interventions.
• Assist with development and preparation of instructional and behavior support materials.
• Promote independence by fading supports appropriately over time.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district, state, and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ABA principles

Data collection

Small group instruction

Behavior support

Job description

Darlington County School District seeks an Autism Paraprofessional – Behavior Support (ABA-Aligned) to provide targeted behavioral and functional skill support for students with identified needs. This 190-day position involves working across North Hartsville Elementary School and other sites within the district.

The role uses ABA-aligned strategies, supports both general and special education settings, and collaborates with teachers and related services to promote student independence and