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

Richland County School District Two; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District Two in Columbia, SC seeks a Special Education Assistant for the Social Support Program for the 2026-2027 school year. This 185-day classified position follows the district's Grade 105 pay schedule.

Applicants must have 60 semester hours at an accredited college or university, or an Associate's degree or higher. Alternatively, a qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways is required; ParaPro scores are accepted through August 31, 2026, and ParaPathways scores

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education.
• An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.
• A qualifying score on ParaPro or ParaPathways state-approved assessment exams.
• ParaPro exam scores accepted through August 31, 2026; ParaPathways scores accepted starting September 1, 2026.

Skills

ParaPro eligibility

Education

60 semester hours

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Social Support Program, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year JobID: 17304

• Position Type:
  Classified/ Special Education

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)

• ParaPro exam scores will be accepted through August 31, 2026.
• ParaPathways exam scores will be accepted effective September 1, 2026.