Special Education Assistant - Social Support Program, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Richland School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland School District 2 in Columbia, SC is hiring a paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This 185-day position falls under Grade 105 pay schedule, supporting classroom instruction under supervision.

Candidates must have 60 semester hours or an associate’s degree or higher, or a qualifying ParaPro or ParaPathways score. ParaPro scores accepted through August 31, 2026; ParaPathways scores accepted starting September 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours from an accredited institution.
• An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• A qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways exams.

Skills

ParaPro score

ParaPathways score

Education

60 semester hours

Associate's degree or higher

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.