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

Spotswood Elementary Special Education Paraeducator (Self Contained Classrooms) - 26/27 SY Spotsylvania County School District – SPOTSWOOD ELEMENTARY – FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools. Job Details Job ID: 5543178 Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Feb 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Job Description Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a student-focused, dedicated hourly paraeducator 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 helping students with social skill development, personal hygiene, toiletry needs, 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, but not limited to, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty. Education and Experience 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 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. 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. 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. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. Benefits Eligibility Eligible. Position Type Contract. Salary: $24,737 to $52,114 per year. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Contact Information Jamie Sotzing, Principal Spotwood Elementary Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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