Special Education Assistant - Moderate Disabilities, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Richland County School District 2; Blythewood (SC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a full-time Special Education Assistant for the 2025 - 2026 school year. This role involves assisting educators in supporting students with moderate disabilities. Candidates must possess 60 semester hours of higher education or an Associate's degree. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress and ensuring effective implementation of individualized education plans. A commitment to educational excellence is essential for this important role.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational qualifications as specified.
• Ability to complete the ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment is required.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in the instruction of special education students.
• Support the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Monitor and document student progress.

Skills

Understanding of special education principles

Ability to assist educators

Effective communication skills

Education

60 semester hours at an accredited institution

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Moderate Disabilities, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Richland County School District 2 Blythewood High - Blythewood, South Carolina

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5585169

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

This is a 185 day position.

Pay Schedule: Grade 105

This position is for the 2025 - 2026 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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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