High School Special Education Paraeducator - SY

High School Special Education Para educator – 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District, Courtland High School, Spotsylvania, Virginia

• Job : 5655414
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

The Special Education Para educator will assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support in self‑contained classrooms with students participating in special needs public programs (Alternative Education, Courthouse Academy, ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), Gateway Academy, and Q.U.E.S.T) 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 social skill development, personal hygiene, 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 for 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 cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational, or related setting
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain a Basic First Aid and CPR certification

• Special education teachers assigned to work with students with emotional disabilities should have been trained in MANDT methodology and receive additional training annually as appropriate.

• Position Type: Contract
• Salary: $24,450 to $43,544 per year

• 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

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

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.