Harrison Road Title I Special Education Paraeducator (Self Contained Classrooms)
- 26/27 SY
Spotsylvania County School District
HARRISON ROAD ELEMENTARY
- FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5786932
Application Deadline:
Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Job Description
Title I is a federal program that provides financial assistance to public schools and school divisions with high percentages of children from low-income families. The program's goal is to ensure that all children receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focused, dedicated Paraeducators to assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support in self-contained classrooms with students who have special needs (Autism, Developmental Delays, Multiple Disabilities, Learning Support and Behavior Support) whose educational needs are not met by a general education environment.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists students with the organization and completion of daily work assignments
Assists with evaluating and testing students Works with small groups of students in various subject areas
Follows established procedures for monitoring student behavior when supervising small or large groups
Monitors students whereabouts and observe student safety
Performs routine clerical duties such as copying, typing, answering/making telephone calls, and basic troubleshooting
Performs additional non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty
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Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting
Special Requirements:
Paraeducators hired to support within a Title I school must meet the requirements to obtain designation of "highly qualified" which include:
Complete two years of study at an institution of higher education;
- OR•Obtain an Associate's (or higher) degree;•OR•Meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing, readiness, and mathematics readiness)
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.
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. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.
Benefits Eligibility:
Eligible
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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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