Middle School Special Education (Learning Disabilities) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District

FREEDOM MIDDLE

- Fredericksburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps Middle School Special Education (Learning Disabilities) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5950729 Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a student-focused, dedicated Paraeducators to assist teachers and other professional practitionersby 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. 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. To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at . 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 Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy 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. Position Type: Contract Salary: $24,737 to $52,114 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Eric Wright , Principal FREEDOM MIDDLE Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Spotsylvania-County-School-District