Position Type:
Non-Certified: Paraeducator/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
Location:
Gaffney Elementary School
Gaffney Elementary School invites interested candidates to apply for the Paraeducator - Preschool KEY position.
About the KEY Program:
Serves students with Autism, or those who need the program's structured supports, in grades PreK 12.
About the Preschool Program:
Under the direction of a Preschool Teacher and/or Related Service Provider, the Paraeducator assists with instructional activities and individual student supports (academic, social-emotional/behavioral and physical assistance). A Preschool Paraeducator participates in the diapering and room sanitation duties. The Paraeducator may also be required to assist with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting.
Anticipated Start Date: August 25, 2026
For a comprehensive overview of the position, qualifications, and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet
one of the following requirements:
- A minimum of 60 college credits, or
- A passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
Salary
- Starting Salary: $21.07 per hour
Application Requirements
To complete your application, you must upload
one of the following:
- Official, legible college transcripts showing at least 60 college credits, or
- Official ParaPro Assessment test scores
- Application Requirement for Preschool Positions:
Requires 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
A confirmation email will be sent once a complete application has been successfully submitted.
Additional Information
- For information about the ParaPro Assessment, visit: https://parapro.ets.org/
- For salary schedules and contract details, please refer to the Local 2407 Contract
- There may be multiple postings for the same type of paraeducator position at the same school and/or at other schools throughout the district. Each posting represents a separate vacancy, even if the position title and school location are the same. Applicants are welcome to apply for as many posted vacancies as they are interested in and qualified for.
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