At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers in caring for and instructing students with special needs.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Darlington County Intervention School.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, meaningful work, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of students' educational journeys and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: 60+ academic credit hours or an associate degree required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Exceptional Education Shadow
183‑day position.
Available: 2026‑2027 School Year.
*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.
- An associate degree (or higher).
• High School Diploma or equivalent and ready to work credentials
- WIN Assessment: minimum Silver, Level 4 or higher.
- Work Keys: passing scores on three areas of Work Keys Assessment (Applied Mathematics 4, Reading 4, Writing 4) or Para
Pro: passing score (minimum 456) on Para Pro.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Responsible To
Principal.
Job Goal
To assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.
- Performance Responsibilities
- Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
- Administers tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
- Assists students (e. g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheelchair etc.) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
- Attends meetings and in‑service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
- Escorts students (e. g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
- Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
- Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
- Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student's access to his/her least restrictive environment.
- Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e. g. community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
- Collects data on the student's IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data based decision making.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington County Intervention School employer: Darlington County School District
Darlington County School District is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises student success and professional development. As a Part-Time Academic Success Coach at Darlington High School, you will benefit from flexible working hours, collaborative teamwork with dedicated educators, and opportunities for growth in your educational career, all while making a meaningful impact on students' literacy and numeracy skills.
Contact Details:
Darlington County School District Recruitment Team