Special Education Assistant - Multi-categorical, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Special Education Assistant for the 2026 - 2027 school year in Blythewood, South Carolina. This full-time position requires 60 semester hours at an accredited institution, an Associate's degree, or qualifying exam scores.

Contact LaToya Thomas-Adams for more information and assessment scheduling. An excellent opportunity to support students within the special education department.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 semester hours at an accredited institution, or an Associate's degree.
• Qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways exams is acceptable.

Skills

60 semester hours at an accredited institution

Associate's degree or higher

Qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Multi-categorical, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Richland County School District 2 Blythewood Academy, Blythewood, South Carolina

Job ID: 5705164

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 11, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

This is a 185 day position.

Pay Schedule: Grade 105

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Assessment Acceptance Dates

• 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 > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

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