Middle School Special Education; Self Contained Classrooms Paraeducator - SY

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Middle School Special Education (Self‑Contained Classrooms) Para educator – 25/26 SY at Spotsylvania County Public Schools

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.

• Assists students with the organization and completion of daily work assignments
• Assists with evaluating and testing students
• Works with small groups of students in various subject areas
• Follows established procedures for monitoring student behavior when supervising small or large groups
• Monitors students’ whereabouts and observes student safety
• Performs routine clerical duties such as copying, typing, answering/making telephone calls, and basic troubleshooting
• Performs additional non‑instructional duties including, but not limited to, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting

• 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.

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.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust health‑care benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and short‑term disability leave, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and employer‑paid life insurance.

Employment may be offered as a 10‑month (185‑day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation is awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.

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.