School Special Education; Collaborative Classrooms) Paraeducator - SY

Spotsylvania County School District WILDERNESS ELEMENTARY - SPOTSYLVANIA, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5941754

Final date to receive applications: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

The Special Education Para educator will assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support in collaborative classrooms with students who have special needs (Learning Disabilities, Speech, Vision, Hearing and other Health Impairments) to further enhance the efficiency and productivity of educational environments.

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

Preferred

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting

Special Requirements:

• Special education staff 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 influencesour 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). .

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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 (Bronze Minimum Value Plan)

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

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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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• GRETCHEN STOTT , Assistant Principal
• WILDERNESS ELEMENTARY
• Email: gstott.va.us

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