Special Education Assistant - Behavior Support Program, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Richland School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland School District 2 is offering an 185-day ParaPro eligibility position for the 2026-2027 school year. The pay schedule is Grade 105.

Candidates must meet 60 semester hours, an Associate's degree or higher, or a qualifying ParaPro/ParaPathways score. For scheduling, call W.R. Rogers Adult Education Center at 803-736-8787.

ParaPro scores accepted through Aug 31, 2026; ParaPathways scores start Sep 1, 2026. See the ParaPro Test Prep site for information.

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education.
• An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.
• A qualifying score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways exam.

Education

60 semester hours

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro/ParaPathways score

Job description

This is a 185 day position.
Pay Schedule: Grade 105
This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

This Position Requires One Of The Following

• 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• a qualifying score on one of the state-approved assessment exams (ParaPro or ParaPathways)

Please contact W.R. Rogers Adult Education Center at 803-736-8787 to schedule a date to complete an assessment.

Important Note

• ParaPro exam scores will be accepted through August 31, 2026.
• ParaPathways exam scores will be accepted effective September 1, 2026.

For more information please visit the official ParaPro test prep website: Official ParaPro Test Prep.