Career Readiness Paraeducator - 26/27 SY
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Career Readiness Paraeducator - 26/27 SY
Spotsylvania County School District CAREER READINESS - Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia
Job Details
Job ID:
5658419
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Position Type:
Contract
Salary:
$24,450 Per Year
Job Description
Career Readiness Paraeducators prepare students for work-based learning (WBL) experiences and the world of work by facilitating interview skills, application/resume support, workplace tours, career speakers, internships, externships, and service learning experiences. This position helps students develop the communication and engagement skills to effectively connect with future employers.
Essential Job Functions:
Connects students to career opportunities based on individual interests/skills and coordinates work-based learning opportunities for students on and off campus.
Supports and partners with school counselors as students complete WBL experiences based on their academic and career plans.
Promotes and manages requests via the Naviance web-based information system to connect SCPS high school students with employers and community mentors to provide meaningful WBL opportunities.
Collaborates with teachers to disseminate information on WBL programs and opportunities for students.
Maintains required documentation for WBL experiences; collects and submits participant data on scheduled deadlines in required reporting format.
Establishes relationships with business and local workforce agencies for the purpose of increasing the number and quality of WBL experiences available to SCPS students.
Communicates regularly with stakeholders, including parents, businesses, and community partners.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting
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.
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 awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.
Benefits Eligibility
Eligible
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Sue Venable Shelton , Director
CAREER READINESS
Email: smvenableshelton@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
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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Spotsylvania County School District CAREER READINESS - Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia
Job Details
Job ID:
5658419
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Position Type:
Contract
Salary:
$24,450 Per Year
Job Description
Career Readiness Paraeducators prepare students for work-based learning (WBL) experiences and the world of work by facilitating interview skills, application/resume support, workplace tours, career speakers, internships, externships, and service learning experiences. This position helps students develop the communication and engagement skills to effectively connect with future employers.
Essential Job Functions:
Connects students to career opportunities based on individual interests/skills and coordinates work-based learning opportunities for students on and off campus.
Supports and partners with school counselors as students complete WBL experiences based on their academic and career plans.
Promotes and manages requests via the Naviance web-based information system to connect SCPS high school students with employers and community mentors to provide meaningful WBL opportunities.
Collaborates with teachers to disseminate information on WBL programs and opportunities for students.
Maintains required documentation for WBL experiences; collects and submits participant data on scheduled deadlines in required reporting format.
Establishes relationships with business and local workforce agencies for the purpose of increasing the number and quality of WBL experiences available to SCPS students.
Communicates regularly with stakeholders, including parents, businesses, and community partners.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting
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.
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 awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.
Benefits Eligibility
Eligible
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Sue Venable Shelton , Director
CAREER READINESS
Email: smvenableshelton@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
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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