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 programs 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 dedicatedParaeducators 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 FunctionsAssists students with the organization and completion of daily work assignmentsAssists with evaluating and testing studentsWorks with small groups of students in various subject areasFollows established procedures for monitoring student behavior when supervising small or large groupsMonitors students whereabouts and observe student safetyPerforms routine clerical duties such as copying typing answeringmaking telephone calls and basic troubleshootingPerforms additional non-instructional duties including but not limited to cafeteria duty bus duty hall duty and office dutyClickhereto read the full Job Description for this role.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDA minimum of two 2 years working with children within an instructional educational or related settingSpecial RequirementsParaeducators hired to support within a Title I school must meet the requirements to obtain designation of highly qualified which includeCompletetwo years of study at an institution of higher education-OR-Obtain an Associates 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 readinessSpecial 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 SchoolsComprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 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 athttpswww.spotsylvania.k12.va.us.Employment TermsEmployment 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 EligibilityEligibleTogether we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to theWeAreSpotsyteam._____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.