Hourly Harrison Road Elementary School Special Education Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania-County-School-District; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bronze Minimum Value Plan

Job summary

Spotsylvania County Public Schools invites applications for an hourly Paraeducator at Harrison Road Elementary in Fredericksburg, VA. The role supports teachers in self-contained classrooms for students with special needs, including Autism, Developmental Delays, and Behavioral Support.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, promoting a safe and nurturing classroom, and aiding in assessments. Requires a High School Diploma or GED; an Associate's Degree is preferred, with 2 years'

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience with children in instructional/educational setting preferred.
• MANDT training preferred for behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with organization and completion of daily work.
• Support safe, nurturing environment and social skills development.
• Monitor and redirect student behavior in small groups.
• Maintain and organize instructional materials and files.
• Assist with preparing for assessments as needed.
• Use sign language or other communication aids to support student-teacher communication.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as cafeteria, bus, hall, and office duties.

Skills

Sign language

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

MANDT training

Job description

Hourly Harrison Road Elementary School Special Education Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District HARRISON ROAD ELEMENTARY - FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5951379
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a student-focused, dedicated hourlyParaeducatorsto assist teachers and other professional practitionersby providing instructional support in self-contained classrooms with students who have special needs (Autism, Developmental Delays, Multiple Disabilities, Learning Support and Behavior Support) whoseeducational 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.

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.

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influencesour student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/ .

Employment Terms:This position is classified as anas hourly support role. The schedule for this position will be considered part-time and structured on an hourly, as needed basis. This position is evaluated annually.

Benefits Eligibility:Eligible (Bronze Minimum Value Plan)

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: Hourly

Salary: $16.35 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• XANTHE MCFADDEN , Principal
• HARRISON ROAD ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]