Parkside Elementary School Special Education (Self Contained Classrooms) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Parkside Elementary School Special Education (Self‑Contained Classrooms) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY Spotsylvania County School District

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- Fredericksburg, Virginia Job ID: 5799858 Application Deadline: Jul 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Job Description Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a 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 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 teachers assigned to work with students with emotional disabilities should have been trained in MANDT methodology and should receive additional training, as appropriate, annually. Employment Terms 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. Benefits Eligibility: Eligible Benefits 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. Position Information Position Type: Contract Salary: $24,737 to $52,114 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Sean Bellis, PRINCIPAL PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY Email: View email address on click.appcast.io EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education