Hourly Middle School Special Education (Self Contained) Paraeducator - 26​/27 SY

Hourly Middle School Special Education (Self Contained) Para educator - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District FREEDOM MIDDLE - Fredericksburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5888802
Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

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

Employment

Terms:

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.

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

Together, we prepare our students for our 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

Salary: $16.35 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Autism

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Eric Wright, Principal
• FREEDOM MIDDLE
• Email: ewright.va.us