Special Education Assistant - Multi-categorical, Available 2025 - 2026 School Year

Richland County School District 2; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District 2 is seeking a Special Education Assistant for Catawba Trail Elementary in Elgin, SC. This 185-day position supports students with multi-categorical needs for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements include 60 semester hours, an associates degree or higher, or a ParaPro/ParaPathways qualification. ParaPro scores accepted through Aug 31, 2026; ParaPathways scores accepted starting Sep 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education or an Associate's degree or higher.
• ParaPro or ParaPathways exam scores accepted (ParaPro scores accepted through Aug 31, 2026; ParaPathways starting Sept 1, 2026).
• Position is 185 days for the 2026-2027 school year.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

60 semester hours

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro or ParaPathways

Job description

Richland County School District 2 Catawba Trail Elementary - Elgin, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Special Education Assistant - Multi-categorical, Available 2025 - 2026 School Year

Richland County School District 2 Catawba Trail Elementary - Elgin, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5890461
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 1:07 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.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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