Special Education Assistant — Empower & Support 2026-27

Richland County School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District 2 is hiring a Special Education Assistant - Resource for the 2026-2027 school year at North Springs Elementary in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a full-time, 185-day position under the Grade 105 pay schedule.

Candidates must meet one of these qualifications: 60 semester hours, an Associate's degree or higher, or a passing score on ParaPathways. ParaPathways scores become accepted starting September 1, 2026. See attached job description for more details.

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 one of the state-approved assessment exams (ParaPathways).
• ParaPathways exam scores will be accepted effective 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

ParaPathways exam score (state-approved assessment)

Job description

Richland County School District 2 is hiring a Special Education Assistant - Resource for the 2026-2027 school year at North Springs Elementary in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a full-time, 185-day position under the Grade 105 pay schedule.

Candidates must meet one of these qualifications: 60 semester hours, an Associate's degree or higher, or a passing score on ParaPathways. ParaPathways scores become accepted starting September 1, 2026. See attached job description for more details.