Hourly Wilderness Elementary School Special Education (Collaborative Classrooms) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

WILDERNESS ELEMENTARY; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilderness Elementary School in Spotsylvania, VA is hiring an hourly Special Education Paraeducator for collaborative classrooms. The role supports teachers and students with learning disabilities, speech, vision, hearing, and health impairments, starting immediately.

You will help organize daily work, maintain a safe environment, assist with assessments, and use sign language or transliteration when needed. The position is part-time, hourly, with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• At least two years of experience with children in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with organizing and completing daily work.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing atmosphere and support social skill development.
• Monitor and redirect student behavior when supervising small groups.
• Organize instructional materials and cumulative files.
• Assist with preparing for various assessments.
• Use sign language or transliteration to support two-way communication as needed.
• Perform additional non-instructional duties including cafeteria, bus, hall, and office duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Behavior management

Communications support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree from an Accredited College or University

Two years working with children in educational settings

Job description

Hourly Wilderness Elementary School Special Education (Collaborative Classrooms) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5941754

Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

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.

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 an 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

• GRETCHEN STOTT , Assistant Principal
• WILDERNESS ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]

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