Wilderness Elementary School Special Education; Self Contained Paraeducator - SY

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

Spotsylvania County School District WILDERNESS ELEMENTARY - SPOTSYLVANIA, Virginia

Job : 5816927

Final date to receive applications: Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a student-focused, dedicated hourly Para educator 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
• 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 (i.e. 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

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Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 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.

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 (Bronze Minimum Value Plan)

Hourly

$16.35 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Gretchen Stott, Assistant Principal
• Wilderness Elementary
• Email: gstott.va.us

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.