Job Description
Middle School Special Education Paraeducator (Autism) - 26/27 SY Spotsylvania County School District
THORNBURG MIDDLE
- SPOTSYLVANIA, Virginia Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools Job Details Job ID:
5745885 Application Deadline:
Jun 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026 Job Description Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focused Special Education Paraeducators to assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support in self-contained classrooms. 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 Click here to read the full Job Description for this role. Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED A minimum of two (2) years working with students 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. Position Type:
Contract Salary:
$24,737 to $52,114 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Julie Hamlett , Principal THORNBURG MIDDLE
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