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

Young World Physical Education; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Spotsylvania County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a Middle School Special Education Paraeducator (Behavior Support) for the 26/27 school year. The role provides instructional support in self-contained classrooms for students whose needs are not met by general education, with emphasis on behavior and individualized planning.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, assisting in evaluations and placements, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining progress records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized instruction, with specific educational planning, for students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom.
• Develops, implements, and annually reviews student IEPs according to federal, state and local procedures; maintains ongoing records of student performance and IEP implementation.
• Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements for the division’s special education program.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888766
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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 influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.

Our Teachers develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. This role provides teaching services in self-contained classrooms to students whose educational needs are not met by a general education environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides specialized instruction, with specific educational planning, for those students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom.
• Develops, implements, and annually reviews student Individualized Education Programs (IEP) according to federal, state and local procedures; maintains ongoing records of student performance and IEP implementation in order to evaluate progress including report cards and IEP progress reports.
• Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of students for the division’s special education program.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.
• Complies with all special education procedures from the division wide Special Education Handbook and the Virginia State Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities.

Education and Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable.

Preferred

• Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s)
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system

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.
• Special education teachers assigned to work with students on the Autism Spectrum should have knowledge in evidence-based practices for instructing students with autism, including, but not limited to, Applied Behavior Analysis, alternative communication methods, modeling and structured teacher (visual scheduling/supports, physical structure and teaching components.)
• Special education teachers assigned to work with students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities should have training to include the following: tending to students’ personal hygiene, using specialized equipment, accessing augmentative communication equipment, following seizure protocol, implementing specialized feeding protocol, body positioning, tracheotomy care and suctioning.

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 athttps://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

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

Position Type: Contract
Salary: $24,737 to $52,114 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Faaborg , Principal
• NI RIVER MIDDLE
• Email: [e-mail]

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