Teacher Assistant 4K / Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School

Darlington County School District; Lamar (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant 4K for Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School in Lamar, South Carolina. The role is a 190-day position with a base salary of $21,874, non-exempt status, and requires meeting education/credentialing requirements and readiness to support 4K students.

The successful candidate will provide classroom teaching assistance, supervise students at all times, and help with daily student care while adhering to dress code and confidentiality

Qualifications

• 60+ college credit hours or an associate degree as required
• High School Diploma or equivalent with Ready to Work credentials
• WIN Level 3 or ParaPro certification required
• Candidates must meet district credentialing requirements and maintain TB test on file

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Supervise students at all times
• Assist with daily care for students as needed
• Adhere to district dress code and confidentiality policies
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Lifting fifty pounds

Education

60 credit hours

Associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

WIN Level 3

ParaPro score 456

Ready to Work Credentials

Job description

Teacher Assistant 4K / Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School

Darlington County School District Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School - Lamar, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Description: Teacher Assistant 4K
190-day position
Salary: $21,874 base salary (based on education and teacherassistant experience)

Location: Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School

Available: 2026-2027School Year

*A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• or
• An associate degree (or higher)
• OR
• Item (1) High School Diploma or the equivalent
• AND
• Item (2) Ready to Work Credentials
• * WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment minimum of Level 3 certification
• or
• * ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro, the state approved academic assessment

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsible To: Principal

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Provide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively supports all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position.

1. Classified Employment Application

2 . Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)

3. Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above

a.) College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours

OR

b.) High School Diploma or equivalent AND WINor Parapro

For DCSD Employees :In additionto the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

Teacher Assistant 4K / Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School

Darlington County School District Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School - Lamar, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5977159
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

Description: Teacher Assistant 4K
190-day position
Salary: $21,874 base salary (based on education and teacherassistant experience)

Location: Lamar-Spaulding Elementary School

Available: 2026-2027School Year

*A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• or
• An associate degree (or higher)
• OR
• Item (1) High School Diploma or the equivalent
• AND
• Item (2) Ready to Work Credentials

* WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment minimum of Level 3 certification

or

* ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro, the state approved academic assessment

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsible To: Principal

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively supports all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position.

1. Classified Employment Application

2 . Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)

3. Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above

a.) College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours

OR

b.) High School Diploma or equivalent AND WINor Parapro

For DCSD Employees :In additionto the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]