High School Special Education Paraeducator SY

High School Special Education Para educator (Hourly) - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District
* TBD* - Fredericksburg, Virginia. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jun 20, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:
Jan 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026

By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the  School Year. As site-specific, position-specific openings arise leading up to the new school year, you may be contacted and invited to apply for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. We also encourage you to set up notifications to receive email alerts from School Spring when site-specific positions are posted.

With this initial application, your criteria is saved with School Spring, making it faster and easier to apply for specific openings as they become available. Advertised salaries are reflective of the  School Year and will be updated after  School Year budget approval.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focused, dedicated para educators 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.

• 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

to read the full Job Description for this role.

Required

• 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.

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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is classified as an 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.

Eligible

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #We Are Spotsy 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.

Position Type: Hourly

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Chris Collier , Director of Secondary Staffing
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Email: ccollier.va.us