Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) / Darlington Middle School

About the role

Location: Darlington Middle School. Available: 2026-2027 School Year. A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Responsible To: Principal.

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

Qualifications

Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education or an associate degree (or higher); OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND 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.

Requirements

• Complete application packet submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (included in application and will be emailed to references)
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
• College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN or Parapro
• For DCSD Employees: In addition to 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.

Pay

Salary: $21,874 base salary (based on education and teacher assistant experience)

Schedule

190-day position