Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) / Hartsville High School

190-day position located at Hartsville High School for the 2026-2027 school year. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Pay

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

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 the equivalent and one of the following:
  • Ready to Work Credentials WIN – Copy of WIN Assessment with minimum 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.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Provide students with daily care (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding) as needed or required.
• Adhere to district dress code policies.
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records.
• Positively support all facets of student growth and development.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A complete application packet must include all of the following:

• Classified Employment Application.
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (included in the application and will be emailed to references).
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed in Qualifications:
  • College degree or transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours, or
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and WIN or ParaPro certification.

For current DCSD employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval.