Middle School Special Education Paraeducator (Hourly) - 25/26 SY

Spotsylvania County Public Schools

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Description:*By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2025-2026 School Year. You may be contacted by a member of the School Leadership Team from any of our school locations for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience.*Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focused, dedicated Paraeducators to assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support in self-contained classrooms with students who have special needs (Autism, Developmental Delays, Multiple Disabilities, Learning Support and Behavior Support) whose educational needs are not met by a general education environment.Essential Job Functions:
  • Assist students with the organization and completion of daily work assignments
  • Assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and healthy atmosphere, which may include assisting students with social skill development, personal hygiene, toiletry needs/toilet training
  • Follows established procedures for monitoring and redirecting student behavior when supervising small groups
  • Maintains and organizes students instructional materials and/or cumulative files
  • Administer and/or assist with preparing for various assessments for students as necessary
  • Uses special skills (i.e. sign language, transliterating, advanced computer training) to assist in two-way communication between the teacher and the student as necessary
  • Performs additional non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty
Click to read the full Job Description for this role.Education and Experience:Required
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting
Special Requirements:
  • Special education teachers assigned to work with students with emotional disabilities should have been trained in MANDT methodology and should receive additional training, as appropriate, annually.
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at .Employment Terms: This position is classified as an as hourly support role. The schedule for this position will be considered
part-time and structured on an hourly, as needed basis. This position is evaluated annually.Benefits Eligibility: EligibleTogether, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools