Middle School Special Education (Learning Disabilities) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania-County-School-District; Fredericksburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Monthly PTO accrual

Healthcare plans

Virginia Retirement System

FMLA leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Spotsylvania County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support students with learning disabilities at Freedom Middle in Fredericksburg, VA. Work with teachers in collaborative classrooms, assist with daily tasks, behavior support, and prep of instructional materials.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; associates degree preferred; training in MANDT is required for certain roles. This is a 10-month contract with benefits and paid leave options.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience with children in instructional/educational settings preferred.
• Staff assigned to emotional disabilities should have MANDT training and annual refreshers.

Aufgaben

• Assist students with organization and completion of daily work.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and support social skills and personal hygiene where needed.
• Monitor and redirect student behavior in small groups.
• Organize instructional materials and cumulative files.
• Assist with preparing for assessments as needed.
• Use skills like sign language to support two-way communication.
• Perform additional non-instructional duties (cafeteria, bus, hall, office).

Kenntnisse

Instructional support

Student supervision

Sign language

Collaboration in classrooms

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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Middle School Special Education (Learning Disabilities) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5950729
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a student-focused, dedicatedParaeducatorsto assist teachers and other professional practitionersby 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.

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 at https://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.

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

• Eric Wright , Principal
• FREEDOM MIDDLE
• Email: [e-mail]