High School Special Education (Behavior Support) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania-County-School-District; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a High School Special Education (Behavior Support) Paraeducator at Courtland High School in Virginia to support teachers and students in self-contained programs.

This 10‑month contract position offers 7.5 hours per day, competitive benefits, and opportunities for credits toward advanced degrees. Immediate start; requires diploma or GED and preferred associate degree or two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience with children in an instructional or educational setting.
• MANDT training preferred for emotional disabilities staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with organization and daily work tasks.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and support social skills and personal hygiene.
• Monitor and redirect student behavior in small groups.
• Organize instructional materials and cumulative files.
• Assist with assessments as needed.
• Use sign language or transliteration to aid communication.
• Perform non-instructional duties (cafeteria, bus, hall, office).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Sign language

Transliteration

Advanced computer training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Two years experience with children in instructional setting

Job description

High School Special Education (Behavior Support) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921503
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 10, 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 self-contained classrooms with students participating in special needs public programs (Alternative Education, Courthouse Academy, ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), Gateway Academy, and Q.U.E.S.T) 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
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee

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.

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 athttps://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/ .

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

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

• Cliff Conway
• COURTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]