Description:     Teacher Assistant 5K                                 190-day position                                   Salary:   $21,874 base salary (based on education and                                               teacher assistant experience) 

Location: Pate Elementary School

Available: 2026-2027 School 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) OR                              Item (1)     High School Diploma or the equivalent                                           AND                              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
• 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

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

          1.  Classified Employment Application           2**. **** Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)           3.  Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above                   a.)  College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours**               OR                  b.)  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.

Darlington County School District is a regular school district located in Darlington County with 19 schools, 712 teachers and 9,387 students. Total Revenue is $177,745,000 and is trending up. Darlington County School District spends $15,752 per student per year on instruction.