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

Richland County School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District 2, Killian Elementary, Columbia, SC, seeks a Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This 185-day role supports the Behavior Support Program in a Special Education setting.

The position requires 60 semester hours, an associate degree, or a passing ParaPro/ParaPathways score, with ParaPro scores valid through Aug 31, 2026 and ParaPathways from Sep 1, 2026. Full-time employment at Killian Elementary.

Qualifications

• Requires 60 semester hours or an associate's degree or higher
• Qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways is required
• ParaPro scores accepted through August 31, 2026; ParaPathways scores accepted starting September 1, 2026

Education

60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education

Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education

a qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways

Job description

Richland County School District 2 Killian Elementary - Columbia, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

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

Richland County School District 2 Killian Elementary - Columbia, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5935698
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

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)

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 .

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• LaToya Thomas-Adams
• 124 Risdon Way
• Columbia , South Carolina 29223
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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