Courthouse Road Elementary School Special Education (Developmentally Delayed) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

COURTHOUSE ROAD ELEMENTARY; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly PTO accrual

Robust healthcare plans

VRS enrollment with employer match

FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Employer paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Courthouse Road Elementary School in Spotsylvania County, VA is hiring a Special Education Paraeducator (Developmentally Delayed) for the 26/27 school year. The role supports teachers in classrooms with students who have special needs, including aid with daily tasks and behavior support.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred associates degree and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years working with children in instructional/educational settings preferred.
• Special education staff should have been trained in MANDT methodology and receive annual training.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with organization and completion of daily work.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and healthy atmosphere including social skill development and toileting needs.
• Follow procedures for monitoring and redirecting student behavior in small groups.
• Maintain and organize instructional materials and cumulative files.
• Administer and assist with preparing for assessments.
• Assist with two-way communication using sign language, transliteration or other techniques.
• Perform additional non-instructional duties such as cafeteria, bus, hall and office duties.

Skills

Two years experience with children

Sign language

Transliterating

Advanced computer training

Two-way communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Job description

Courthouse Road Elementary School Special Education (Developmentally Delayed) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

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This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5943986

Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Special Education Paraeducator 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.

Working With Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

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 and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

Employment Terms:Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 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

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

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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: Contract

Salary: $24,737 to $52,114 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• CARLEY BEALE , Assistant Principal
• COURTHOUSE ROAD ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]