Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional - Pre-K (DDK) - Crosswell Drive Elementary Sumter School District Crosswell Drive Elementary - Sumter, South Carolina Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5890092 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 18, 2026 2:12 AM (UTC) Job Description Position: Instructional Paraprofessional Qualifications: Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree; the completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education; or a passing score on the Praxis Para Pro exam or an equivalent assessment. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired. Reports To: Principal Length of Service: 185 days Rate of Pay: Based upon credentials and experience in accordance with the district-approved pay schedule. Performance Responsibilities: Under the direction of theclassroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment. Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruentwith the approved practices for the grade level and/or class compositionand aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district. Collaborates with theteacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are maderegarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, andinstructional practices. Assists the teacher inproviding any unique and/or special accommodations required for students. Helps the teacher promotea safe, secure, healthy learning environment. Works with othersconsistently in a cooperative and respectful manner. Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics. Plans instructional activities that meet students' individual needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics. Advises teachers about students' progress throughout the course of intervention. Helps to retrieve the performance data of students being served so teachers could analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress. Helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher. Performs all other dutiesas assigned. Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Sumter School Board policy. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district. Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Preschool Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Contact Information Tiffany Walters 1345 Wilson Hall Road Sumter, South Carolina 29150 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr