Special Education Paraeducator — Collaborative Classrooms

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

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.