High School Special Education (Behavior Support) Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District

COURTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

- SPOTSYLVANIA, Virginia This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5921503

Application Deadline:

Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

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, 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

Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee

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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 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.
• _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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