Special Education Aide: Elevate Student Success

Darlington County School District; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 18,143 - 22,174; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Exceptional Education Shadow for Hartsville High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting teachers with supervision and care of students with special needs, adapting materials for instruction, and monitoring student behavior. Candidates must have a minimum of sixty academic credit hours or equivalent, and a negative TB test result. This is a 183-day position with a base salary of $20,159, based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education or an associate degree (or higher).
• Negative TB test result on file prior to starting work.
• Ready to Work Credentials (WIN, Work Keys, or ParaPro) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs.
• Adapt classroom activities to support IEP goals.
• Monitor student behavior and implement IEP plans.

Skills

Ability to assist students with special needs

Effective communication

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Description: Exceptional Education Shadow

183-day position

Salary: $21,066 base salary (based on education and full time experience)

Location: Darlington High School

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

• Negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work
  
  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited

institution of higher education

or

An associate degree (or higher)

OR

Item (1) High School Diploma or the equivalent

AND

Item (2) Ready to Work Credentials

• WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment minimum of Silver: Level 4 or higher or
• Work Keys - Copy of passing scores on three areas of Work Keys AssessmentApplied Mathematics (4), Reading for Information (4), Writing (4) or ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro, the state approved academic assessment
  
  

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsible To:Principal

Job Goal: To assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Performance Responsibilities

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
• Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheel chair etc.) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts student (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student's access to his/her least restrictive environment.
• Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Collects data on the student's IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data based decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Online Classified Employment Application 2. Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
• College Degree or Transcript showing 60 or more credit hours OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN, Work Keys or Parapro
  
  

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.