Hourly Riverview Elementary School Special Education Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY in Spotsylvania, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraeducator to support teachers in self-contained classrooms for students with autism, developmental delays, and other needs. This hourly, part-time role focuses on instructional assistance and behavior support.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience with children in educational settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years experience working with children in instructional or educational settings.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with organization and completion of daily work.
• Help maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Support with behavior management and social skill development.
• Assist with preparing for assessments and organizing materials.
• Provide two-way communication support between teachers and students as needed.
• Perform non-instructional duties including cafeteria, bus, hall, and office tasks.

Job description

Hourly Riverview Elementary School Special Education Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY - SPOTSYLVANIA, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5905655

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focused, dedicatedParaeducators to 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) 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

Education and Experience:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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 athttps://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

Together, we prepare our students for our 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

• SAMANTHA FUNK , Assistant Principal
• RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]