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High School Special Education Paraeducator - 26-27 SY

Young World Physical Education, Virginia, MN, United States


High School Special Education Paraeducator – 26/27 SY
Spotsylvania County School District, Courtland High School, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID:

5655414

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026

Job Description
The Special Education Paraeducator will assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support in self‑contained classrooms with students participating in special needs public programs (Alternative Education, Courthouse Academy, ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), Gateway Academy, and Q.U.E.S.T) 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, including social skill development, personal hygiene, and toilet training

Follow established procedures for monitoring and redirecting student behavior when supervising small groups

Maintain and organize students' instructional materials and/or cumulative files

Administer and/or assist with preparing for various assessments for students as necessary

Use special skills (e.g., sign language, transliterating, advanced computer training) to assist in two‑way communication between the teacher and the student as necessary

Perform additional non‑instructional duties, including cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee

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

Ability to successfully complete and maintain a Basic First Aid and CPR certification

Special Requirements

Special education teachers assigned to work with students with emotional disabilities should have been trained in MANDT methodology and receive additional training annually as appropriate.

Position Type and Salary

Position Type:

Contract

Salary:

$24,450 to $43,544 per year

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. Additional compensation is awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.

Benefits Eligibility
Eligible

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

EEO Statement
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.

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