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

Richland County School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District 2's E.L. Wright Middle in Columbia, SC is hiring a Special Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.

This 185-day, full-time position supports students with moderate disabilities under general supervision, assisting teachers with instruction, behavior support, and classroom management. Candidates must have at least 60 college credits (transcripts acceptable) or a completed associate's/bachelor's degree, and must pass the ParaPathways exam (Reading/Writing

Qualifications

• 60 college credits required (transcripts acceptable).
• Passing score on ParaPathways exam: Reading/Writing 332; Math 334.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Richland County School District 2 E.L. Wright Middle - Columbia, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5911420

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Special Education > General Special Education


• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities


• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Description

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

To achieve the Highly Qualified designation required for this position, please upload any one of these items to your current application:

• a college transcript(s) showing at least 60 hours of college credit (an unofficial copy is fine)


• a copy of your diploma showing an earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree (a screenshot is fine)


• a passing score on the ParaPathways exam. The Reading and Writing section requires a passing score of 332; the Mathematics section requires a passing score of 334. Study materials are available online at www.ets.org (link to Praxis). Study videos are available online.

C ontact the W R Rogers Adult Education Center at 803-736-8787 and email Dr. Sharmain Slay-Taylor at [e-mail] as soon as possible to request an appointment to take the exam. Exams are offered at no cost for the first administration on Thursdays, but you must be pre-registered.

Please upload a copy of one of these documents under the Application Materials section of your application.

Contact Information

• LaToya Thomas-Adams


• 124 Risdon Way


• Columbia , South Carolina 29223


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]