Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) / Bay Road Elementary School

Darlington County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks a Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) at Bay Road Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. This 190-day instructional support role provides classroom assistance and student supervision.

The base salary is $21,874, based on education and experience. A negative TB test must be on file before starting. Primary duties include assisting instruction, supervising students, and supporting student growth, with up to 50 pounds lifting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• or an associate degree (or higher)
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• 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

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

Education

60 college credits or an associate degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ready to Work Credentials

WIN Level 3 certification or ParaPro score

Job description

Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) / Bay Road Elementary School JobID: 5153

• Position Type: Instructional Support - Non Certified/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: Bay Road Elementary School
• Date Available: 2026-2027

Description

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

Location: Bay Road 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)

Item (1) High School Diploma or the equivalent

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

Closing Date

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.