Exceptional Education Shadow / Darlington Middle School

Overview

Exceptional Education Shadow Position: 183-day position

Salary: $20,159 base salary (based on education and experience)

Location: Darlington Middle School

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the safety of the students.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc., to support student needs in the classroom.
• Assists students with personal care needs (e.g., diapering, lifting, transitioning) as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations related to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and health care professionals regarding student progress and IEP objectives.
• Escorts students to ensure safe arrival to and from destinations.
• Implements research-based interventions under supervision to reinforce learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts using appropriate approaches to minimize disruptions.
• Monitors daily schedule and behaviour plan to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provides instruction in individual and group activities to reinforce instructional objectives and ensure access to the least restrictive environment.
• Supervises students in various settings (e.g., field trips, hallways, cafeteria) to ensure safety and a positive learning environment.
• Supervises and escorts students during emergency drills or emergencies to maintain safety.
• Collects data on IEP goals to maintain records and support data-based decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education, or an associate degree (or higher), or a High School Diploma or equivalent with Ready to Work Credentials.
• Credential options: WIN (minimum Silver: Level 4) or Work Keys (passing scores in Applied Mathematics 4, Reading for Information 4, Writing 4) or ParaPro (minimum score 456).
• Alternatives as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted by the posted deadline:

• Online Classified Employment Application
• Three Classified Employment References (included in application and emailed to references)
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
• College degree or transcript showing 60+ credit hours OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN, Work Keys or ParaPro

For DCSD Employees: In addition, 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 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 to extend the deadline without notice.