Spotsylvania Elementary School Special Education Paraeducator; Autism – SY

Job Description

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a student-focused, dedicated hourly 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.

• Assist students with the organization and completion of daily work assignments.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and healthy atmosphere, including helping students with social skill development, personal hygiene, toiletry needs, and toilet training.
• Follow established procedures for monitoring and redirecting student behavior when supervising small groups.
• Maintain and organize students’ instructional materials and/or cumulative files.
• Administer and/or assist with preparing various assessments for students as necessary.
• Use special skills (e.g., sign language, transliterating, advanced computer training) to assist in two-way communication between the teacher and the student as necessary.
• Perform additional non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty.

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. The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare 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.

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.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools